Radiation Effects Semiconductor Engineer

avav; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 91,000 - 138,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM seeks an engineer with a strong background in radiation effects and electronics testing. You will plan, execute, and report radiation testing on advanced components, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic research environment.

Responsibilities include leading tests, designing PCBs and fixtures with Altium, analyzing data from GPUs and custom processors, and delivering technical presentations to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Laboratory experience with oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and multimeters.
• PCB design and layout experience.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and characterization of electronic components in radiation environments.
• Develop test plans, configure hardware, and oversee data collection.
• Design, assemble, and validate PCBs and test fixtures for radiation testing using Altium Designer or similar tools.
• Analyze post-test data from GPUs and custom processors to evaluate performance.
• Collaborate with project leads and engineers to define technical requirements and ensure test readiness.
• Document project work, analyze results, and deliver regular status updates and presentations.

Skills

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Multimeters

PCB design

Soldering

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

LTspice

PSpice

CST Studio Suite

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

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.

Position 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.

Position 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.

Location

KAFB in Albuquerque, NM

Preferred Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• 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.

Clearance Level

Secret

Salary Range

$91,000 - $138,750

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 ITAR and/or EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or be a person approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. This may be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it can obtain an export license in a timeframe consistent with its business requirements. A "U.S. person" under ITAR is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. 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 http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

EEO & Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status.