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:

• Develop and maintain embedded software and automated test infrastructure for radiation testing of FPGA and SoC platforms
• Support test execution, data acquisition, and analysis in irradiated environments
• Integrate custom embedded GNU/Linux platforms (e.g., Yocto, PetaLinux)
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers on test planning and execution
• Process, visualize, and report test data clearly and effectively
• Document software tools, procedures, and test results for internal and customer use

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Master's degree in progress or recently completed
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Proficient in:
  
  • Python
  • C/C++
  • BASH
  • GNU/Linux environments
  • Terminal-based data processing tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with embedded Linux tools (Yocto, PetaLinux)
• Background in memory systems and embedded processors
• Exposure to microelectronics radiation testing
• Familiarity with the NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem
• Experience with CUDA programming
• Interest in Lua for scripting and automation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and collaboration