Characterization Engineer
Core
Validate and characterize ROIC-based infrared focal plane array products to ensure compliance with design and performance requirements for space, defense, and industrial applications.
Role type
Product Validation and Characterization Engineer
Builds
Infrared sensors and focal plane arrays for space, defense, and industrial markets
Domain
Semiconductor physics, infrared sensing, aerospace, and defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Semiconductor device physics, analog/digital/mixed-signal circuit fundamentals, laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, current probes), automated test solutions (Python, GPIB, SCPI, socket-based interfaces), data evaluation (JMP, Spotfire, R, Excel), hardware debugging, PCB design/debug
Preferred skills
Experience with aerospace, military, spaceflight, cryogenic electronics, ROICs, or pixel technologies
Technologies
Python, GPIB, SCPI, socket-based interfaces, JMP, Spotfire, R, Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and execute product validation, characterization, and debug plans; analyze test results and generate technical reports; troubleshoot and optimize semiconductor devices and systems; collaborate with design, test, systems, and applications engineering teams; provide technical support to internal stakeholders and external customers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC