Lead Radiation Engineer

EVONA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA in Seattle is hiring a Lead Radiation Effects Engineer to own radiation assurance for spaceborne radar systems. You will shape strategy, lead test campaigns, and influence design decisions to keep hardware reliable in orbit.

The role requires 5+ years in radiation effects or high‑reliability electronics, hands‑on test experience, and a bachelor's degree in engineering or physics. Expect on‑site work, equity, and some travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in radiation effects or high-reliability electronics.
• Hands-on radiation test and qualification experience.
• Knowledge of tools such as OMERE, SPENVIS, or CREME96.
• Understanding of spacecraft electronics and schematics.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Python or MATLAB experience is a plus.
• FPGA, ASIC, PCB, or system‑reliability experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Own the radiation assurance strategy.
• Model mission radiation environments and calculate margins.
• Plan and execute SEE, TID, and displacement‑damage testing.
• Analyze results and recommend radiation mitigations.
• Guide component selection, derating, and system architecture.
• Build analysis and test‑automation tools.
• Support reliability reviews and on‑orbit investigations.

Skills

5+ yrs exp

Test & qualification

Python/MATLAB

FPGA/ASIC/PCB

Spacecraft electronics

Schematics knowledge

Derating/architecture

Education

BSc eng/physics

Tools

OMERE

SPENVIS

CREME96

Job description

We’re Hiring: Lead Radiation Effects Engineer

Ready to help build electronics tough enough for space?

A VC-backed space technology startup in Seattle is seeking a Lead Radiation Effects Engineer to own radiation assurance for advanced spaceborne radar systems. You’ll shape the strategy, lead test campaigns, and influence the design decisions that keep mission-critical hardware reliable in orbit.

What You’ll Do

• Own the radiation assurance strategy
• Model mission radiation environments and calculate margins
• Plan and execute SEE, TID, and displacement‑damage testing
• Analyze results and recommend radiation mitigations
• Guide component selection, derating, and system architecture
• Build analysis and test‑automation tools
• Support reliability reviews and on‑orbit investigations

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in radiation effects or high‑reliability electronics
• Hands‑on radiation test and qualification experience
• Knowledge of tools such as OMERE, SPENVIS, or CREME96
• Understanding of spacecraft electronics and schematics
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related field
• Python or MATLAB experience is a plus
• FPGA, ASIC, PCB, or system‑reliability experience is highly valued

Seattle, WA — on‑site

$185,000–$215,000 base salary + equity

Some travel required