Space Radiation Hardness & Survivability Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Lead Nuclear Hardness and Survivability professional to drive NH&S analyses for satellite electronics and missile systems. This role involves reviewing radiation test plans, preparing survivability analyses for space environments, and participating in major program reviews.

Travel up to 25% and ability to obtain security clearance are required. We offer a competitive package with grade-based pay and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in physics, nuclear engineering, electrical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of related post‑grad experience.
• Experience in electron/proton/x‑ray transport analysis or related work.
• Track record reviewing NH&S analyses and NH&S requirements compliance.
• Proven proficiency evaluating SGEMP as a design consideration of flight hardware.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Willingness to travel domestically to support customer engagements (up to 25%).

Responsibilities

• Lead NH&S analyses for satellite electronics units, subsystems, payloads, and missile systems.
• Review test plans and reports for radiation testing against requirements (dose, displacement damage, latchup, SEE).
• Prepare survivability analyses for space environments (micrometeoroids, atomic oxygen, solar energetic particles, SEE).
• Evaluate plans for component and box-level Flash X‑ray testing.
• Calculate radiation environment estimations using DTRA M&S tools and related software.
• Participate in program PDRs, CDRs, and other reviews on radiation requirements and compliance.
• Promote engagement with industry and government to review survivability plans and best practices.

Skills

NH&S analyses

Radiation testing

Program reviews

Lead evaluation

Security clearance

Willingness to travel

Education

Master's degree or higher in physics/nuclear/EE

Tools

ASSIST

QPROMPT

DGBETS

GSCENARIO

PRPSIM

THTk

FASTRAD

MCNP

GEANT4

SPENVIS

CREME96

Ansys Charge Plus

SIRE2

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Lead Nuclear Hardness and Survivability professional to drive NH&S analyses for satellite electronics and missile systems. This role involves reviewing radiation test plans, preparing survivability analyses for space environments, and participating in major program reviews.

Travel up to 25% and ability to obtain security clearance are required. We offer a competitive package with grade-based pay and extensive benefits.