CareerPlan

2027 Microelectronics Device Scientist

El Segundo, CAFull-time$120k2026-09-18 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesUnited States citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Conduct basic and applied research on microelectronic device technologies, reliability, and radiation hardness for national security space systems.

Role type

Senior IC microelectronics device scientist (research & testing)

Builds

Radiation-hardened microelectronic components and test structures for space applications

Domain

Aerospace / Semiconductor Physics / Radiation Effects

Required skills

Semiconductor device physics, radiation effects testing, Python/Matlab/Labview data analysis, semiconductor device fabrication knowledge

Preferred skills

Radiation hardness-by-design, TCAD simulation, RF/5G semiconductor technology, FPGA programming, advanced test structure design

Technologies

TCAD, MCNP, SRIM, GEANT4, CRÈME96, Cadence Virtuoso, L-Edit IC, VHDL, Verilog, FPGA

Responsibilities

Conduct innovative research on microelectronic device technologies and applications to space systems; Perform radiation testing on microelectronic and optoelectronic components using gamma-rays, x-rays, neutrons, and energetic ions; Present research results internally, to customers, and in scientific journals; Support the adoption and assessment of new technologies for space systems.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC