Space Avionics Radiation Hardness Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer paid insurance

Relocation assistance

401k after 12 months

Education assistance

Job summary

Mclaurin is seeking an Avionics Radiation Hardness Assurance Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. This role focuses on radiation effects, RHA activities, and ensuring reliability of avionics for spaceflight hardware.

You will lead testing planning, risk assessments, and collaboration with design teams to optimize radiation tolerance across mission environments and lifetime, while supporting shouldering demanding engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with related experience.
• Knowledge of radiation effects on microelectronics and avionics systems.
• Familiar with Radiation Hardness Assurance (RHA) activities and MEAL factors.
• Experience with screening/test methods for SEE, TID, ELDRS, TNID, DDD.
• Ability to read schematics and assess upstream/downstream impacts.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Support life-cycle activities: requirements reviews, risk management, testing and verification.
• Drive radiation testing/analysis decisions and improve reliability.
• Tailor RHA requirements based on MEAL factors and risk posture.
• Collaborate with design engineers and project stakeholders.
• Prepare radiation test plans, analyses, and risk assessments.
• Read schematics to evaluate impacts.
• Recommend design/process improvements.
• Work with techs and engineers on multiple projects.
• Report to Electronics and Electrical Section Manager.

Skills

Radiation effects knowledge

RHA knowledge

Electronics failure analysis

Schematics reading

MS Office familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MS/PhD in related radiation area

Tools

MagicDraw/Cameo

MS Office Suite

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Mclaurin is seeking an Avionics Radiation Hardness Assurance Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. This role focuses on radiation effects, RHA activities, and ensuring reliability of avionics for spaceflight hardware.

You will lead testing planning, risk assessments, and collaboration with design teams to optimize radiation tolerance across mission environments and lifetime, while supporting shouldering demanding engineering challenges.