Radiation Effects Semiconductor Engineer

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Radiation Effects Semiconductor Engineer

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and radiation effects with hands-on experience in planning and executing radiation effects testing on advanced electronic components. This role involves the complete project lifecycle from test planning and PCB design to data collection analysis and reporting. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic research environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the testing and characterization of electronic components in radiation environments including heavy ion and flash X-ray testing.
• Develop comprehensive test plans configure hardware and instrumentation setups and oversee the data collection process.
• Design assemble and validate custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) and test fixtures for radiation testing using Altium Designer or similar tools.
• Analyze and interpret post-test data from complex devices such as GPUs and custom processors to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with project leads and other engineers to define technical requirements and ensure test readiness by coordinating power cabling and setup.
• Document project work analyze results and deliver regular status updates and technical presentations to internal teams and stakeholders.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a laboratory setting with advanced instrumentation such as oscilloscopes power analyzers and multimeters.
• Proven experience with PCB design and layout.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Location:KAFB in Albuquerque NM

Preferred Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in applied electromagnetics.
• An active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Direct experience with radiation effects testing and analysis on semiconductor devices.
• Proficiency in data analysis and scripting using Python and/or MATLAB.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g. LTspice PSpice) and electromagnetic simulation software (e.g. CST Studio Suite).
• Hands-on skills in soldering PCB assembly and cleanroom fabrication processes.
• Strong communication skills and a history of presenting technical findings at symposiums or conferences

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The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the location the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments business requirements. A U.S. person according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianbut were not building history were building whats next.

If youre ready to build technology that matterswith speed scale and purposetheres no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans. AeroVironment Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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