Space Radiation Detector Engineer

Leidos Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 69,550 - 125,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement options

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a Research Engineer for their Space Radiation Section in Houston, Texas. This role involves supporting NASA in developing radiation sensors for human spaceflight, requiring expertise in radiation detection systems, signal processing, and data analysis.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS or MS in an engineering or physics field, possess significant experience, and have strong programming skills, particularly in Python and MATLAB. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in electrical, nuclear, or related engineering or physics with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with radiation detection systems.
• Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis, especially Python and/or ROOT.

Responsibilities

• Support development, testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of radiation detector systems.
• Analyze detector and electronics data using Python, ROOT, MATLAB, or Excel.
• Develop test procedures and troubleshoot ground and flight systems.

Skills

Radiation detection systems

Signal processing

Scientific programming

Troubleshooting skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS or MS in electrical, nuclear engineering, or related physics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Oscilloscopes

High-voltage supplies

Job description

Leidos Inc is seeking a Research Engineer for their Space Radiation Section in Houston, Texas. This role involves supporting NASA in developing radiation sensors for human spaceflight, requiring expertise in radiation detection systems, signal processing, and data analysis.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS or MS in an engineering or physics field, possess significant experience, and have strong programming skills, particularly in Python and MATLAB. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.