Radiation Hardness & Survivability Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid holidays, sick time, vacation

Flexible spending accounts

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks an Engineering Specialist in NH&S to perform Nuclear Hardness and Survivability analyses for satellite electronics, subsystems, and missile systems. You will review radiation test plans and lead survivability assessments to ensure mission readiness.

Requirements include a physics or nuclear engineering degree, 6+ years in the field, and proficiency in Matlab/Mathematica/IDL/Python/C++. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in physics, nuclear engineering, or related field
• Six or more years of professional experience
• Proficient in Matlab, Mathematica, IDL, Python, or C++
• Experience evaluating electronic components for space flight units
• Capability in electron/proton/x-ray transport analysis
• Understanding of prompt dose effects
• NH&S analyses review experience to ensure compliance
• Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Perform NH&S analysis for satellite electronics units, subsystems, payloads, and missile systems
• Review radiation test plans and reports for components
• Prepare survivability analyses for space environments
• Review plans and procedures for Flash X-ray testing
• Calculate radiation environment estimations using radiation tools
• Participate in program PDRs/CDRs and reviews
• Engage with industry to review survivability plans and best practices

Skills

Programming: Matlab/Mathematica/IDL/Py

NH&S analysis experience

Radiation testing campaigns

Security clearance

Education

Degree in physics

Nuclear engineering degree

Tools

DTRA ASSIST

THTk

FAB4DA

FASTRAD

MCNP

GEANT4

SPENVIS

CREME96

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks an Engineering Specialist in NH&S to perform Nuclear Hardness and Survivability analyses for satellite electronics, subsystems, and missile systems. You will review radiation test plans and lead survivability assessments to ensure mission readiness.

Requirements include a physics or nuclear engineering degree, 6+ years in the field, and proficiency in Matlab/Mathematica/IDL/Python/C++. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.