Space Survivability​/Radiation Effects Engineer

Position: Space Survivability/Radiation Effects Engineer 5
Job Description
Job #217353

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Space Survivability/Radiation Effects Engineer 5 for a hybrid (onsite/remote) opportunity in El Segundo, CA.

Hybrid - 2 days a week onsite.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Active Secret Security Clearance is required for this position.
• Ten years of experience in space environments/radiation effects.
• Experience in dose rate testing, total ionizing dose testing, displacement damage testing, and SEE testing of electronics.
• Experience in prompt dose analysis of electronic units.
• Experience working on government contracts with nuclear effects environment requirements.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking an Experienced Space Survivability/Radiation Effects Engineer to support natural and man-made radiation environment-related tasks through all satellite program phases. The successful candidate will interface with all technical disciplines in a team environment to trade factors such as survivability, cost, weight, and technical risk in arriving at the final design.

• Provide subject matter expertise in the technical area of nuclear radiation hardness on a large portfolio of space programs.
• Interface with program office representatives and system engineers representing other disciplines to ensure that radiation-related concerns are adequately addressed.
• Ensure that unit and system level designs appropriately consider radiation-related effects such as total dose, displacement damage, ELDRS, single event effects, internal charging, IEMP, SGEMP, and TREE.
• Perform and document unit and vehicle level analyses.
• Plan and conduct testing at the piece part, unit, and vehicle levels to support design and verify compliance with radiation-related requirements.
• Interface with personnel at various radiation test facilities across the country to advocate for required test time.

Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Experience with various pieces of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree with 14 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

WORK HOURS

Full-Time/First Shift

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

ADDITIONAL

Domestic travel required: up to 25% domestic.

Possible OT opportunities. HYB

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
• Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

For more information, please apply or contact:

Terry Jones  x282

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.