Radiation Effects Senior Scientist / Senior Project Leader
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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves. Job Summary The Aerospace Physical Sciences Laboratories (PSL) is a diverse scientific organization that provides a broad and innovative research and development backplane for a growing space enterprise. PSL's impact is grown through a diverse research portfolio that blends foundational scientific research with cutting-edge technology development to serve a broad customer base. PSL's exclusive ability to work with all stakeholders: (government, industry, and academia) enables us to provide novel solutions to the most challenging issues in current and future technology applications. The strength of PSL comes from the combination of cutting-edge tools and facilities, a vast repository of space-system knowledge, and the extensive technical expertise of our people. We harness these tools and expertise in over 150 different laboratories to tackle the new challenges for the space enterprise. The Microelectronics Technology Department (MTD) provides technical support to national security space programs. We are seeking a Senior Scientist or Senior Project Leader to support investigations of radiation effects, reliability- and radiation-hardness-by-design, and physics of failure of advanced CMOS, SiGe, SOI, III-V, II-VI, and other advanced technology for space applications. This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, offering a hybrid work model that combines regular onsite laboratory work and remote flexibility as the business needs allow. Highlights of our lab's capabilities can be seen here: Virtual Tour What You'll Be Doing
- You will provide technical support to national security space programs, internal and academic collaborators
- S/he will conduct innovative basic and applied research in microelectronic device technologies and applications to space systems, including reliability and radiation hardness
- 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
- PhD degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline
- Typically, 12+ years' experience in radiation and/ or reliability testing of microelectronic devices
- Strong record of publication in peer-reviewed journals and a demonstrated ability to develop and execute innovative research projects
- Knowledge of microelectronic and optoelectronic device physics
- Willingness to travel domestically/internationally and to work off-business hours to support customer needs, approximately 15% (as required)
- This position requires the 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.
- Senior Experience leading large multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and scientists in large technical projects
- Experience reporting on above projects to senior customers
- Managing projects with large budgets
- Understanding of advanced test structure and circuit design using powerful CAD tools such as Cadence
- Knowledge with radiation hardness-by-design and reliability-by-design test chip development
- Skilled in designing and implementing radiation testing
- Experience with modeling / simulation of radiation effects
- Publication record involving radiation testing
- Hands-on experience with RF testing
- Familiarity with FPGA/Microprocessor programming
- Experience with Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB or similar software for data analysis and collection
- 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
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