Radiation Effects Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 (AHT)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Educational assistance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Radiation Effects Systems Engineer at Level 2 or 3 in Redondo Beach, CA. The role involves planning, executing, and analyzing tests to evaluate ionizing radiation effects on electronics for space and defense applications.

The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, developing test procedures, and mentoring junior engineers, with security clearances as a potential requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of engineering experience OR
• Master's degree in a STEM discipline
• PhD in a STEM discipline with 1+ year of engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and test electronic semiconductor components used in space and defense applications.
• Assist in test procedure development, interfacing with designers to elicit critical test requirements and stakeholder expectations to develop and execute tests.
• Perform Hardware Development Activities including Circuit Design/Simulation, PCB Design, Soldering and Board Population, Cable Development, Fixture Development.
• Perform Software Development Activities, including development of test scripts for automated routines or Automated Test Equipment.
• Develop custom test beds using Electrical Test Equipment.
• Coordinate with radiation test facilities nationwide to confirm capabilities and availability.
• Analyze test measurements and develop test reports, summarizing results and recommendations for design improvements.
• Lead and coordinate test campaigns and design reviews, providing timely status and communicating risks to program leads.
• Mentor Junior Engineers in Radiation Effects Test Engineering.

Skills

Circuit design

Test scripting

Software development

Radiation effects

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Altium PCB Design

LabVIEW

LabWindows

Oscilloscopes

Network Analyzers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Radiation Effects Systems Engineer – Level 2 or 3 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This requisition can be filled at Level 2 Systems Engineer or Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer. The selected candidate will join the team as a Radiation Effects Systems Engineer and will be responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing tests to evaluate the effects of ionizing or particle radiation on various electronic components and systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the survivability and performance of our products in radiation-prone environments within space and nuclear hardness applications. As such, the candidate will be responsible for all activities associated with the development and execution of their assigned tests at the piece-part or hybrid level with potential to engage on radiation testing at the circuit level or higher levels of system integration. *Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Research, design, develop, and test a variety of electronic semiconductor circuit components (e.g. diodes, transistors, op amps, comparators, regulators, ADC/DAC, memories, ASICs, FPGAs, etc.) that are used in space and defense applications.
• Assist in test procedure development, interfacing with designers to elicit critical test requirements and stakeholder expectations to develop and execute achievable, value-added tests, ensuring that all test procedures comply with relevant industry standards (e.g. MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, ASTM Standards, etc.).
• Perform Hardware Development Activities, including Circuit Design/Simulation, PCB Design and Development, Soldering and Board Population, Cable Development, Sample Delidding and Preparation, Fixture Development, etc.
• Perform Software Development Activities, including development of test scripts for automated routines or Automated Test Equipment.
• Develop custom test beds using Electrical Test Equipment (e.g. Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Signal Generators, Network Analyzers, etc.).
• Perform dry runs and test readiness reviews.
• Conduct electronic component characterization testing, measuring device electrical parameter degradation before and after the effects of ionizing and particle radiation (e.g. Total Ionizing Dose, Enhanced Low Dose Rate Sensitivity, Neutron Displacement Damage, Heavy Ion / Proton / Neutron Single Event Effects, Prompt Dose, SGEMP, etc.).
• Operate and maintain radiation test facilities and equipment, including Co-60 gamma-ray sources and Flash X-Ray machines.
• Coordinate with radiation test facilities nationwide to confirm capabilities and availability, including traveling to and executing tests offsite at these facilities.
• Analyze test measurements and develop test reports, summarizing results, conclusions, and recommendations for design improvements.
• Lead and coordinate test campaigns and design reviews, providing timely status and communicating risks to program leads and other radiation effects engineers.
• Manage multiple test projects simultaneously, ensuring that test activities are completed on-time and on-budget.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in radiation effects testing, propose and implement innovative testing methods or tools to improve the accuracy and efficiency of radiation effects testing.
• Mentor Junior Engineers in Radiation Effects Test Engineering.

Basic Qualifications for Radiation Effects Systems Engineer – Level 2:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2+ years of engineering experience OR
• Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have the willingness and ability to obtain and maintain at least a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or equivalent/above) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Basic Qualifications for Radiation Effects Systems Engineer – Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience OR
• Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of engineering experience OR
• PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1+ year(s) of engineering experience

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have the willingness and ability to obtain and maintain at least a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or equivalent/above) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge or experience with any of the following:
• Circuit design/simulation, part evaluations, parameter degradation.
• Testing for parameter degradation and parametric measurements
• Software or programming development
• Knowledge of basic radiation effects on electronics is a plus
• Altium PCB Design Software experience is a plus
• LabView and/or LabWindows Experience is a plus
• Experience in radiation effects testing and/or operation of irradiators is a plus
• Familiarity with Natural Radiation Effects, including Total Ionizing Dose, Displacement Damage Dose, and Single Event Effects such as Upsets, Latchup, Burnout, Transients, Functional Interrupts, etc.
• Familiarity with Nuclear Hardness & Survivability Design, Analysis, and/or Test: Transient Radiation Effects in Electronics, Photocurrent Burnout Analysis, System Generated EMP Analysis, Neutron Single Event Effects, Prompt Dose Effects, etc.
• Familiarity with Material Degradation Characterization: Micrometeoroid & Orbital Debris, UV Exposure, Atomic Oxygen Exposure, Electron/Proton/x-ray exposure
• Familiarity with Environment Calculation and Transport Modeling: Monte Carlo modeling, atomic oxygen calculations, dose-depth curves, displacement damage-depth curves, dose mapping

Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or equivalent/above) clearance at time of application and prior to start date *This requisition can be filled at level 2 Systems Engineer or level 3 Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.*

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• As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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