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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Radiation Effects Engineer. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in radiation device effects and their implications on system design. This role requires a deep understanding of radiation physics and relevant semiconductor device modeling, such as TCAD.

Conduct research and analysis on radiation effects to inform system design decisions.
• Evaluate the impact of radiation on semiconductor devices and materials, considering factors such as thermo-mechanical effects, electromagnetic coupling (EMP, IEMP, SGEMP), ionizing dose rate, total dose, and displacement damage.
• Develop and implement radiation hardening approaches to enhance system resilience.
• Familiarity with radiation detection methods and testing procedures to validate system performance.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment, providing mentorship to junior engineers.
• Prepare and write proposals for research projects.
• Communicate progress and findings through published reports and presentations.
• Support radiation testing activities in the field to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.

• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in the field.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance, requiring US citizenship.

Desired Skills:

• Proficiency in radiation/nuclear physics with a comprehensive understanding of radiation interactions with materials and devices.
• Experience in modeling multi-physics devices and systems using TCAD, SPICE, Comsol, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with radiation environments and modeling tools.
• Fundamental understanding of radiation transport tools such as CEPXS, MCNP, and/or GEANT.
• Knowledge of radiation device testing facilities and procedures.
• Previous involvement in integrating radiation-hardened systems into relevant platforms (e.g., spacecraft) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with semiconductor and/or MEMS processing is beneficial, though not mandatory.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with experience in proposal writing considered a plus.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with program managers and customers to define needs/requirements, write proposals, and lead technical teams.
• Eagerness to mentor junior staff.

Please note that applicants may be required to obtain a Security Clearance, which necessitates US citizenship.

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