Radiation Engineer II

Menlo Ventures; Laguna Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO and paid holidays

401(k)

Parental Leave

Job summary

Menlo Ventures is looking for a skilled Radiation Engineer II to support radiation analysis, component testing, and mitigation for spacecraft electrical systems. This role will work with industry-standard tools to develop environment models and conduct test campaigns to ensure mission reliability.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 2-4 years of experience in space radiation engineering, and strong communication skills. Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $130,000 depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional experience in space radiation engineering or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with radiation environment modeling tools.
• Experience planning and executing SEE, TID, and DDD test campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop TID, SEE, and DDD models using industry-standard tools.
• Execute radiation test campaigns at external facilities.
• Communicate product development status with leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Hands-on experience with radiation test facilities

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field

Tools

AE9/AP9/SPM

CREME96

Python

MATLAB

Oscilloscopes

Job description

True Anomaly is seeking a skilled Radiation Engineer II to support the radiation analysis, component testing, and mitigation strategy development for our spacecraft electrical systems. This role serves as a key technical contributor to radiation‑hardness assurance across our programs – developing environment models, executing test campaigns, and maintaining the parts library that underpins our mission reliability. You will bring hands‑on experience with radiation test facilities, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate radiation and reliability risks clearly to engineers and program stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop TID, SEE, and DDD models for any orbital regime using industry‑standard tools and best practices.
• Budget, schedule, plan, and execute radiation test campaigns at external facilities (protons, heavy ions, gamma, neutron) or through third‑party partners.
• Provide unit and mission‑level radiation analyses including SEE rates, availability estimates, lifetime TID and DDD exposures, and associated artifacts for requirements verification.
• Support reliable part selection, circuit design, and passive and active radiation mitigation strategies to increase probability of mission success.
• Maintain and grow the parts library database with critical radiation and reliability information.
• Assist in developing radiation and reliability engineering processes and provide cross‑discipline training to instill a culture of survivability awareness.
• Support proposal writing, requirements development, schedule baselines, customer briefings, and design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) with credible radiation and reliability analyses.
• Communicate product development status and issues with leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in space radiation engineering or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with radiation environment modeling tools such as AE9/AP9/SPM, CREME96, OMERE, or SPENVIS.
• Familiarity with radiation test standards including MIL‑STD‑750, MIL‑STD‑883, ECSS‑Q‑ST‑60‑15C, and NASA testing guidelines.
• Experience planning and executing SEE, TID, and DDD test campaigns.
• Proficiency with data analysis and modeling software (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent).
• Strong lab experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, source meters, power supplies, and automated data collection.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Reliability Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Radiation Hardness by Design (RHbD) principles.
• Familiarity with radiation transport and shielding analysis tools (NOVICE, FASTRAD, GEANT4).
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools such as LTSpice or PSpice.
• Familiarity with space charging effects on materials and electronics.
• Customer‑facing experience presenting radiation and reliability assessments at design reviews.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting.

Compensation

• Base Salary: Denver – $90,000 – $125,000; Long Beach – $95,000 – $130,000.
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401(k), Parental Leave.

Additional Requirements

• Work Location – Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach. Hybrid work environment; most work must be done on site.
• Physical demands – bending, sitting, lifting, driving, and other typical responsibilities of the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.