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Space Survivability​/Radiation Effects Engineer Security Clearance

Job in El Segundo, Los Angeles County, California, 90245, USA
Listing for: Chipton Ross, Inc.
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-06-11
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Space Survivability/Radiation Effects Engineer 5 with Security Clearance
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.
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