Senior Radiation Physicist for Space Microelectronics

Zel Technologies, LLC; Melbourne, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses for performance

Educational assistance

401k immediate vesting with company匹

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ZelTech is seeking a Senior Radiation Physicist/Engineer to lead predictive analysis and radiation-effects modeling for space and terrestrial microelectronics. You will bridge space environment physics, computational radiation modeling, and empirical test correlation to support design and survivability of components and payloads for long-duration missions.

The role emphasizes deep expertise in space radiation environments and collaboration across teams to shape RHBD architectures and validate

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree or PhD with 7+ years in radiation physics or space environment analysis.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Background and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Space-domain modeling to evaluate SEE, TID, ELDRS, and DDD in advanced microelectronics.
• Radiation transport simulations across shielding configurations.
• Identify physical degradation mechanisms and single-event phenomena in semiconductor tech.
• Data integration of environment models, simulated outcomes, and ground-testing data.
• Design correlation studies comparing predicted radiation responses with empirical data.
• Validate models with ground test results and quantify uncertainty.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

R

Data analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in Physics/Nuclear/EE (semiconductor focus)/Aerospace

Tools

Geant4

MCNP

SRIM/TRIM

FLUKA

CREME96/CREMEMC

SPENVIS

AP9/AE9

SHIELDOSE-2

Job description

ZelTech is seeking a Senior Radiation Physicist/Engineer to lead predictive analysis and radiation-effects modeling for space and terrestrial microelectronics. You will bridge space environment physics, computational radiation modeling, and empirical test correlation to support design and survivability of components and payloads for long-duration missions.

The role emphasizes deep expertise in space radiation environments and collaboration across teams to shape RHBD architectures and validate