Radiation Effects Semiconductor Engineer

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.

• →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.

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 the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. 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.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

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.

ITAR

• 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.

• 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