Radiation Effects Semiconductor Engineer — DoD Clearance

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

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.