engineering
Posted 17 hours agoRadiation Effects Semiconductor Engineer
On-site
Responsibilities
- 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. Required
- Lead the testing and characterization of electronic components in radiation environments, including heavy ion and flash X-ray testing.
Requirements
- Worker Type Regular Job Description AV is looking for a highly talented Radiation Effects Semiconductor Engineer to join our team! 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.
- 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. Preferred
- Qualifications: 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 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”).
- 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.
- We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Contact
- For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
- We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Additional details
- 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. Key
- requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR.
- A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.
- Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years.
- Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
- 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 data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. ITAR