Graduate - Radiation Test Engineer

Infineon; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in Leominster, MA seeks a recently graduated engineer to join our radiation test team. You will help design and run SEE/TID test campaigns for aerospace-grade semiconductors, integrating hardware and automated data capture across external facilities.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes and SMUs, strong Python/C++ programming, and familiarity with LabVIEW. Start is January 2027 with opportunities to grow in radiation-hardening methods.

Qualifications

• Graduating Spring 2026 or Fall 2026 with a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Test Development: Develop and execute radiation effects test plans for SEE and TID on semiconductor devices.
• Test Execution: Perform radiation testing at external facilities and operate automated data acquisition systems.
• Hardware Design: Create custom test hardware evaluation boards and fixtures integrating instrumentation.
• Software Automation: Develop and maintain test software using Python, C/C++, LabVIEW or similar platforms.
• Data Analysis: Analyze test data, identify failure mechanisms, and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Documentation: Prepare test plans, procedures, and final reports per standards.
• Design Collaboration: Work with R&D and applications to support DfR and DfT initiatives.
• Education: Available to start full-time January 2027; degree expected Spring/Fall 2026.

Skills

Test planning

Python

C/C++

LabVIEW

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

SMUs

Power analyzers

Automated test equipment

MATLAB

Job description

• Test Development: Develop and execute radiation effects test plans covering Single Event Effects (SEE) and Total Ionizing Dose (TID) for semiconductor devices used in aerospace defense and other high-reliability applications
• Test Execution: Perform radiation testing at external radiation facilities and operate automated data acquisition systems for device characterization
• Hardware Design: Design custom test hardware evaluation boards and fixtures integrating instrumentation power supplies and oscilloscopes
• Software Automation: Develop debug and maintain test software and automation tools using Python C/C++ LabVIEW or similar platforms
• Data Analysis: Analyze test data identify failure mechanisms and provide technical recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders
• Documentation: Prepare detailed test plans procedures and final radiation test reports in accordance with company and customer standards
• Design Collaboration: Partner with R&D and application teams to provide radiation hardening recommendations and support Design-for-Reliability (DfR) and Design-for-Testability (DfT) initiatives
• Education: Graduating in Spring 2026 or Fall 2026 with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Computer Engineering Physics or a related technical field with availability to start full-time in January 2027
• Circuit Fundamentals: Strong understanding of analog and digital circuits semiconductor physics and device characterization techniques
• Lab Experience: Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes SMUs signal generators power analyzers and automated test equipment
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python C/C++ MATLAB or LabVIEW for test automation instrumentation control and data analysis
• Radiation Knowledge: Understanding of radiation environments for aerospace space and defense applications is highly desirable
• Work Authorization: US citizenship or permanent US residency required due to export control regulations
• Soft Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and willingness to travel up to 15%

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