Radiation Survivability Engineer for Space Systems

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Radiation Survivability Engineer to advance understanding of radiation effects on space systems. You will analyze, plan and execute tests across NSE and NWE environments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure spacecraft and payloads survive in challenging radiation environments.

Applicants should have an MS (or PhD) in physics or electrical engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• M.S. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering/science field.
• 5+ years of experience related to Radiation / Survivability in NSE, NWE or nuclear reactor environments including modelling and analysis techniques.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear physics or related field of study.
• Demonstrated proficiencies in developing and deriving NSE/NWE requirements.
• Expertise in systems level radiation / survivability including risk assessments, mitigation and test approaches for NSE and NWE.
• Experience testing State Of The Art electronics and systems for NSE/NWE.
• Desire to mentor and collaborate within the group and radiation/survivability community.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate electronic parts, materials and systems against natural and strategic radiation environments/requirements.
• Develop radiation test requirements for EEE components, materials and systems.
• Plan and execute tests.
• Generate test plans, test reports and analyses.
• Operate radiation environment and transport codes to specify and verify radiation requirements.
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure survivability against expected radiation environments.
• Run radiation transport and environment codes/models.
• Develop requirements, plans, and fixturing for radiation testing of EEE devices, systems and/or materials.
• Complete radiation Test and Evaluation activities including in-house and off-site campaigns.
• Implement data collection, pre-test research, and post-test analysis for reporting.

Skills

Radiation survivability

NSE/NWE experience

Nuclear physics

Test planning

TS/SCI eligibility

Security clearance

Education

M.S. in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

IRENE

FAB4DA

GSCENARIO

MCNP

GEANT

FastRad

NOVICE

THTk

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Radiation Survivability Engineer to advance understanding of radiation effects on space systems. You will analyze, plan and execute tests across NSE and NWE environments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure spacecraft and payloads survive in challenging radiation environments.

Applicants should have an MS (or PhD) in physics or electrical engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain