2027 Microelectronics Device Scientist
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Microelectronics Device Scientist to join the Physical Sciences Laboratories (PSL), specifically within the Microelectronics Technology Department (MTD). This role will support the investigation of radiation effects, reliability, and radiation-hardness-by-design, as well as the physics of failure of advanced microelectronic materials and devices for space applications. The MTD is equipped with specialized laboratories for testing, accelerating, and analyzing failures in electronics used in space systems, including capabilities for radiation effects testing, discrete microelectronics testing, and failure analysis down to the atomic scale. The selected candidate will contribute to national security space programs, internal research, and academic collaborations, presenting findings internally, to customers, at scientific meetings, and in refereed scientific journals. The position requires a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline, with coursework in semiconductor physics and knowledge of various semiconductor device systems. Experience in testing semiconductor devices and using software for data analysis and collection is essential. The role is full-time and requires on-site work in El Segundo, CA, with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Training and mentorship will be provided.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree from an accredited college/university program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
- 0-1 year of industry work experience
- Coursework related to semiconductor physics
- Knowledge of microelectronic and/or optoelectronic device physics, such as Silicon CMOS, III-V materials, 2D semiconductors or other low-dimensional materials, topological devices, Tunnel-FETs, Ga₂O₃ and diamond, ReRAM, MRAM, FeRAM, PCM, FeFETs, or other semiconductor device systems.
- Experience in testing semiconductor devices
- 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
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Strong publication record and demonstrated ability to develop and execute innovative research projects especially those related to microelectronics.
- Experience designing advanced test structure using layout tools such as Cadence Virtuoso or L-Edit IC
- Experience with radiation hardness-by-design and reliability-by-design test chip development
- Knowledge of radiation environments and the effects of TID and SEE in microelectronics.
- Experience in microelectronics reliability, RF testing and or radiation testing
- Experience with GaN, GaAS, SiGe or related RF/5G semiconductor technology
- Experience with modeling / simulation of radiation effects or radiation transport using TCAD tools, MCNP, SRIM, GEANT4, or CRÈME96
- Experience with VHDL/Verilog/FPGA/Microprocessor programming
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.
- Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
