2026 Radiation Effects Scientist

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo, CA, United States
Base: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
On-site
Investigate radiation effects on microelectronics
Perform radiation testing (gamma, x-ray, neutron)
Analyze microelectronic device physics
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a 2026 Radiation Effects Scientist to join their Physical Sciences Laboratories in El Segundo, CA. This role involves conducting research on microelectronic device technologies and radiation effects for national security space programs, requiring a Ph.D. in a related field and a willingness to work on-site

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.

Matching Summary

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The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a 2026 Radiation Effects Scientist to join their Physical Sciences Laboratories in El Segundo, CA. This role involves conducting research on microelectronic device technologies and radiation effects for national security space programs, requiring a Ph.D. in a related field and a willingness to work on-site.

Salary

Base: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, sick time, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Investigate radiation effects on microelectronics
  • Perform radiation testing (gamma, x-ray, neutron)
  • Analyze microelectronic device physics
  • Work with advanced CMOS, SiGe, SOI, III-V, II-VI, GaN, GaAs technologies
  • Utilize Python, Labview, or Matlab for data analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Strong publication record
  • Develop and execute innovative research
  • Design advanced test structures
  • Develop radiation hardness-by-design test chips
  • Experience with GaN, GaAS, SiGe RF/5G technology
  • Model radiation effects using TCAD or GEANT4

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline
  • 0-1 year of industry work experience
  • Coursework in semiconductor reliability or radiation effects
  • Knowledge of microelectronic/optoelectronic device physics
  • Experience testing semiconductor devices
  • Knowledge of radiation environments (TID, SEE)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • US citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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