Radiation Effects Semiconductor Engineer

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.

Preferred Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in applied electromagnetics.
• 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.

Pay

The Salary Range For This Role Is $91,000 - $138,750

Benefits

AeroVironment 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: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

About AV

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 U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.