Radiation Effects Engineering Lead – Space Electronics

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Washington

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USD 194,000 - 272,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

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Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a senior technical leader to join the Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE) group, focusing on radiation effects of electronics and space-grade materials. You will guide analysis, part selection, and qualification across programs, driving automation and data governance in a mission-critical radiation workflow.

The role requires 15+ years in radiation effects and a PhD/MS in a related field, with strong leadership, modeling, and communication skills.

Qualifications

Graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Nuclear Science, or related field with 15+ years of direct experience designing, analyzing, and/or testing radiation effects on electronics and materials, including work on avionics hardware for space environments

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Mentorship— Serve as Subject Matter Expert on electronics part performance and space radiation environments; mentor engineers and guide multidisciplinary teams on analysis outcomes, requirement interpretation, and risk mitigation approaches
Process Improvement & Strategy— Drive automation/tooling initiatives, develop roadmaps for radiation testing, analysis, and research, and champion continuous improvement in engineering practices and data governance
Data Systems & Test Standards— Architect systems and processes (Radiation Test Database) that make radiation test data usable and traceable across the organization; set the technical bar for how components and assemblies are qualified against radiation criteria
Industry Engagement— Maintain cutting-edge expertise through engagement with industry experts, customers, and technical publications on emerging technologies and radiation concerns
Requirements & Risk Analysis— Translate mission parameters into radiation environment definitions and effects requirements spanning system design, part selection, and circuit implementation; quantify mission risk via upset‑rate modeling and failure analysis
Circuit Analysis & Mitigation— Model and validate performance of digital, analog, and mixed‑signal circuits under radiation exposure; identify and verify hardening techniques in partnership with design and manufacturing stakeholders
Component Engineering & Qualification— Guide decisions on part selection, sourcing, and qualification status across the component lifecycle, coordinating with reliability and sourcing functions to sustain a robust radiation‑tolerant parts baseline
Documentation & Decision Support— Author and interpret control plans, requirements documents, technical memos, and comprehensive part‑-, circuit‑, and system‑level analyses that inform key company decisions
Safety & Regulatory Adherence— Operate in accordance with organizational and regulatory radiation safety standards
Eligibility & Travel — U.S. citizen, U.S. national, current Green Card holder, or individual lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum; domestic travel required, occasional international travel possible
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.