Radiation Effects Research Scientist
The Aerospace CorporationCalifornia, United States
Posted January 15, 2026
129000 - 249600 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Aerospace Corporation is a leading architect for the nation’s space programs, advancing capabilities that outpace threats to the country’s national security while nurturing innovative technologies to further a new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace’s national workforce of more than 4,600 employees provides objective technical expertise and thought leadership to solve the hardest problems in space and assure mission success for space systems and space vehicles. Our greatest asset is the technical expertise of our people. Since 1960, our highly skilled technical people have focused on ensuring the success of every mission and developing the most effective and economic space-related hardware and software in the world. Our insight and involvement spanning all facets of space systems has significantly reduced the risk of launch failure and increased both satellite endurance and performance.
Job Description
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Radiation Effects Research Scientist to support the investigation of radiation effects, reliability, and radiation-hardness-by-design for advanced CMOS, SiGe, SOI, III-V, and other technology for space applications.
Requirements
- Provide technical support to national security space programs
- Conduct innovative basic and applied research on microelectronic device technologies and applications to space systems
- 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
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
- 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