Nuclear Hardening & Survivability Specialist

Talascend, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talascend is seeking a Nuclear Hardening & Survivability Specialist in Indianapolis, IN. This role involves developing nuclear hardening strategies for control systems in gas turbines, providing technical mentorship and ensuring compliance with industry requirements. Candidates should possess a relevant STEM degree and relevant experience in engineering environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in engineering environment required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, eligible for DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for nuclear hardening techniques.
• Lead compliance testing for nuclear threat environments.
• Collaborate with government and industry experts.

Skills

Technical Oversight

Radiation/Radiation Hardening

Analytical Skills

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline

Master's degree in STEM discipline

PhD in STEM discipline

Job description

Talascend is currently seeking a Nuclear Hardening & Survivability Specialist for a contract opportunity located in Indianapolis, IN.

OVERVIEW:

As a Nuclear Hardening & Survivability Specialist, you will assist in developing and implementing the nuclear hardening & survivability strategy for control system for gas turbine engines including coordinating activities throughout the product lifecycle from design concept phase to release. The role will act as both an individual contributor and a member of an established team environment. In this role, the candidate ensures that all electronic products meet all customer requirements by providing technical mentoring and leadership to the rest of team. You may be involved at any stage of a project including the initial brief for a concept, the design and development stage, qualification and implementation of a new product or system. In this role you will travel up to 25% betweensites in Indianapolis and West Lafayette as needed for work.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing technical oversight and direction in the radiation environments, testing, and radiation hardening techniques for new product development.
• Develop and evaluate compliance with nuclear assurance requirements and assess technical risk for control system.
• Lead and execute the analysis and/or evaluation/validation of electronics components, equipment, and subsystems for control system compliance to operationally relevant nuclear threat environments.
• Study radiation effects on electronics from single event upsets and total ionizing dose.
• Leading environmental qualification compliance and testing - including test coordination.
• Collaborate with government, customers, suppliers, and industry experts to meet requirements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline with experience in an engineering environment (Electronics/Electrical, Computer, Controls or System) with 5+ years of experience, OR
• Master's degree in STEM discipline with experience in an engineering environment (Electronics/Electrical, Computer, Controls or System) with 3+ years of experience, OR
• PhD in STEM discipline with experience in an engineering environment (Electronics/Electrical, Computer, Controls or System).
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in radiation/EMP design of wire harness, analog and digital circuits.
• Familiarization and experience with radiation hardening, EMP/HEMP, and/or nuclear hardening.
• Experience in mitigation techniques for radiation effects at device and circuit levels.
• Familiarity with government nuclear certification processes and government acquisitions.
• Experience in analog, digital, and mixed electronic system design.
• Familiarity with various aspects of Controls Systems, particularly those used in Aerospace Systems.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet thequalifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, otherduties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, orveteran status.