Senior Radiation Test Engineer – Hardware & Analysis

Draper; Odon (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Club activities

Health and finance workshops

Off site social events

Museum discounts

Job summary

Draper in Odon, Indiana invites qualified candidates for a Radiation Engineer role focused on assessing and mitigating radiation effects on complex systems. The position emphasizes planning, hardware/software development, test coordination, and reporting results to ensure reliable operation in challenging environments.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in radiation engineering, a Bachelor's in Physics or Engineering, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
• A Master's degree or PhD is preferred.
• 7-10 years Radiation Engineering or related experience.
• Applicants must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance (US citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Support radiation effects analyses to inform system design and validation.
• Design harden and verify performance against dose, NDD, SEE.
• Lead medium-sized teams (5-10 people) and drive solutions.
• Coordinate test planning and logistics for radiation testing.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and share best practices.
• Document results and communicate findings to programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team player

Radiation interactions

Education

Bachelor's in Physics/Engineering

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Job description

Draper in Odon, Indiana invites qualified candidates for a Radiation Engineer role focused on assessing and mitigating radiation effects on complex systems. The position emphasizes planning, hardware/software development, test coordination, and reporting results to ensure reliable operation in challenging environments.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in radiation engineering, a Bachelor's in Physics or Engineering, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.