Microelectronics Radiation Test Engineer

BlueHalo is seeking a Microelectronics Radiation Test Engineer to support the evaluation of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) microelectronic devices under ionizing radiation at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM.

You will work hands-on with FPGA and SoC platforms, developing embedded software and automating test infrastructure to advance the reliability of microelectronics in space environments. This role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful R&D projects in a dynamic, mission-focused team.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Develop and maintain embedded software and automated test infrastructure for radiation testing of FPGA and SoC platforms

  
  
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  Support test execution, data acquisition, and analysis in irradiated environments

  
  
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  Integrate custom embedded GNU/Linux platforms (e.g., Yocto, PetaLinux)

  
  
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  Collaborate with engineers and researchers on test planning and execution

  
  
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  Process, visualize, and report test data clearly and effectively

  
  
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  Document software tools, procedures, and test results for internal and customer use

  
  

Required Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

  
  
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  Master's degree in progress or recently completed

  
  
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  U.S. Citizenship

  
  
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  Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance

  
  
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  Proficient in:

  
  
  
  
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    Python

    
    
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    C/C++

    
    
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    BASH

    
    
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    GNU/Linux environments

    
    
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    Terminal-based data processing tools

    
    
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Experience with embedded Linux tools (Yocto, PetaLinux)

  
  
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  Background in memory systems and embedded processors

  
  
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  Exposure to microelectronics radiation testing

  
  
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  Familiarity with the NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem

  
  
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  Experience with CUDA programming

  
  
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  Interest in Lua for scripting and automation

  
  
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  Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and collaboration