Radiation Effects Scientist — Space Electronics & Mission Assurance

AeroVironment, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 138,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental vision

401K with company matching

a 9/80 work schedule

paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Radiation Effects Scientist to join our defense-focused team. You will analyze radiation effects on electronics, support design decisions, and mentor newer staff. The role requires advanced degrees and strong communication, with the ability to obtain US security clearance.

Candidates will work across disciplines to assess components, develop test plans, and contribute to program requirements and risk reviews, within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or another relevant field.
• 6+ years of experience with Master’s Degree, 4+ years of experience with PhD.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support radiation effects decisions based on radiation on electronics performance.
• Perform TID, SEE, DDD analyses to support electronics design.
• Evaluate COTS and radiation hardened components for mission suitability.
• Interact with program teams to align tasks with schedule and deliveries.
• Present radiation design risks and performance at program milestones.
• Develop radiation test plans and review data.
• Assist with testing efforts, test station setup, and validation and verification.
• Develop standard practices for radiation hardness and mission assurance.
• Collaborate on program requirements and training materials.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the division.
• Participate in conferences and industry organizations to stay current.

Skills

Radiation effects analysis

TID/SEE/DDD analysis

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or another relevant field

PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or another relevant field

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Radiation Effects Scientist to join our defense-focused team. You will analyze radiation effects on electronics, support design decisions, and mentor newer staff. The role requires advanced degrees and strong communication, with the ability to obtain US security clearance.

Candidates will work across disciplines to assess components, develop test plans, and contribute to program requirements and risk reviews, within a fast-paced environment.