Radiation Effects Engineer, Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff jobs in United States
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General Dynamics · 2 months ago

Radiation Effects Engineer, Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff

positionUSA-AZ-Scottsdale
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityLead/Staff
date15+ years exp

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a leader in high reliability space electronics, providing support for critical defense missions. The Radiation Effects Engineer will lead technical efforts to ensure space systems meet performance objectives in radiation environments, driving technology integration and mentoring junior engineers.

AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Ensure mission success through proactive technical engagement and innovation
Drive technology, capabilities, and their integration into roadmaps and products
Validate and establish new engineering radiation effects processes
Mentor junior engineers and team-member

Qualification

Radiation effects expertiseSpace systems integrationModellingAnalysis techniquesElectrical EngineeringCommitment to developmentMentoring skillsCreative problem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field
15+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 13 years of job-related experience
Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph is required at time of hire
U.S. citizenship is required
Deep subject matter expertise in natural space radiation environments including modelling and analysis techniques
Expertise in radiation effects mitigation at the component and system level
Experience integrating commercial technology into high reliability, high availability space systems
Creative, innovative, and a desire to drive change
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics

Benefits

401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health & wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups

Company

General Dynamics

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General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
dateFounded in 1899
location
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.gd.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$84.9M
2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M

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Lauren Bradshaw, SHRM-CP
Global Mobility Business Partner/ EAP
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Matthew Brandon, MSHR
Manager, Sr HR Business Partner
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