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The Aerospace Corporation · 12 hours ago

Radiation Effects Research Scientist  

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $250K/yr

12+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking a Radiation Effects Research Scientist to support the investigation of radiation effects and reliability of advanced technologies for space applications, while conducting innovative research and providing technical support to national security space programs.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to national security space programs, internal, and academic collaborators

Conduct innovative basic and applied research on microelectronic device technologies and applications to space systems, including reliability and radiation hardness

Present results of assessments/research internally, to customers, at scientific meetings, and publish research in refereed scientific journals

Support the adoption and assessment of new technologies and applications, space systems, including reliability and radiation hardness

Perform radiation testing on microelectronic and optoelectronic components using gamma-rays, x-rays, neutrons, energetic protons, and energetic heavy ions

Innovation, velocity, and accountability will primarily be used to assess job performance

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMicroelectronics TestingRadiation Effects KnowledgePythonLabVIEWMATLABResearch PublicationProposal WritingModeling/Simulation

Required

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline is required

A minimum of (6) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional work experience is required

Knowledge of microelectronic and/or optoelectronic device physics

Experience in testing semiconductor devices

Knowledge of radiation environments and the effects of TID and SEE in microelectronics

Experience with Python / LabVIEW/ MATLAB or similar software for data analysis and collection

Willing to travel domestically up to 10% of the year to customer site/radiation test facility/conferences (as needed)

This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

A minimum of (12) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional work experience is required (for Senior Scientist)

Experience working directly with government space programs – NASA, DoD, etc

Preferred

PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline is strongly desired

(15) years of experience radiation effects testing and analysis is preferred

Previous publication records and demonstrated ability to develop and execute innovative research projects especially those related to microelectronics

Experience with radiation hardness-by-design and reliability-by-design test chip development

Demonstrated success with modeling / simulation of radiation effects or radiation transport using TCAD tools, MCNP, SRIM, GEANT4, or CRÈME96

Experience reviewing test plans, test reports, or other technical deliverables for U.S. government programs

Strong proficiency in writing and submitting proposals for internal or external project funding (grants, IRADs, etc.)

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect