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Posted YesterdayScientist – Materials Characterization
On-site
Responsibilities
- Research Partnership & Technique Development Direct Research Support: Partner with the research team to develop novel analytical techniques tailored to specific materials of interest.
Requirements
- Advanced Thinning: Master in-situ lift-out and precision thinning/cleaning protocols to ensure optimal samples for aberration-corrected imaging. 3.
- Automation & Digital Innovation Routine Development: Develop and deploy custom automation routines using manufacturer APIs and scripting (e.g., Python, DM Script) to streamline data collection.
- Qualifications Ph.D. or M.S. in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Proven
- experience with TEM/STEM imaging and diffraction. Functional knowledge of EDS and EELS data acquisition and quantification. Hands-on
- experience with FIB-based TEM lamella preparation (lift-out). Proficiency (or strong aptitude) in Python or similar scripting for data manipulation. Preferred Skills
- Experience with electronic device failure analysis and defect engineering.
- Familiarity with 4D-STEM or other emerging electron optic modalities.
- Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.
- Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
- What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.
- Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
Benefits
- benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.