AeroVironment

Radiation Effects Semiconductor Engineer

AeroVironment$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
  • Laboratory experience with advanced instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and multimeters
  • Proficient in PCB design and layout
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Lead testing and characterization of electronic components in radiation environments
  • Develop detailed test plans and configure instrumentation setups
  • Design and validate custom PCBs and testing fixtures
  • Analyze post-test data from complex electronic devices
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure technical requirements and test readiness
  • Document project progress and deliver status updates and presentations

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401K plan with company matching
  • 9/80 work schedule for better work-life balance
  • Paid holiday shutdown for extended time off
Full Job Description

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

AV, Inc. is looking for a 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.

Key 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.

Required 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”). In order to comply with the 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. 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:  .

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

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About AeroVironment

Size
1,214 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$29.8 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+13.8%
Revenue
$394.1 million
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