Radiation Effects Research Scientist

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo, CA, United States
$129,000.00 - $249,600.00 py
On-site
Radiation effects testing
Microelectronics device physics
Semiconductor device testing
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Radiation Effects Research Scientist to provide technical support and conduct research on microelectronic device technologies, specifically focusing on radiation effects and reliability for national security space programs. The position requires expertise in microelectronics and a strong background in experimental physics, with a commitment to working onsite in El Segundo, CA

Job Summary

  • Provide technical support to national security space programs, internal, and academic collaborators.
  • Conduct innovative basic and applied research on microelectronic device technologies and applications to space systems, including reliability and radiation hardness.
  • Perform radiation testing on microelectronic and optoelectronic components using gamma-rays, x-rays, neutrons, energetic protons, and energetic heavy ions.

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The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Radiation Effects Research Scientist to provide technical support and conduct research on microelectronic device technologies, specifically focusing on radiation effects and reliability for national security space programs. The position requires expertise in microelectronics and a strong background in experimental physics, with a commitment to working onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Salary

$129,000.00 - $249,600.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Radiation effects testing
  • Microelectronics device physics
  • Semiconductor device testing
  • Python/LabVIEW/MATLAB experience
  • Security clearance required

Nice-to-have

  • Radiation hardness-by-design
  • Reliability-by-design
  • Modeling/simulation of radiation effects
  • Proposal writing for funding

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics
  • 6+ years of professional work experience
  • 12+ years of professional work experience (for Senior Scientist)
  • US citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship to obtain security clearance

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