Senior Radiation Effects Scientist – Space Electronics

InvestedintheMission; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 138,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment in Albuquerque seeks a Radiation Effects Scientist to join a team delivering space-qualified hardware for extreme environments. You will perform radiation analyses (TID/SEE/DDD), evaluate components, and work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure electronics reliability for space missions.

The role requires a Master’s (or PhD) in a relevant field, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or another relevant field.
• Written and verbal communication skills to present designs to stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering decisions based on radiation effects on system performance.
• Perform TID, SEE, DDD, and related radiation analyses for electronics design.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to characterize radiation effects on electronics.
• Evaluate COTS and radiation hardened components for mission suitability.
• Develop radiation test plans and review data; assist with testing efforts.

Skills

Radiation effects analyses

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Master's degree in Physics/Electrical/Nuclear Engineering

PhD in Physics/Electrical/Nuclear Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Radiation test planning

Job description

AeroVironment in Albuquerque seeks a Radiation Effects Scientist to join a team delivering space-qualified hardware for extreme environments. You will perform radiation analyses (TID/SEE/DDD), evaluate components, and work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure electronics reliability for space missions.

The role requires a Master’s (or PhD) in a relevant field, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to obtain a US security clearance.