E-Space · 2 months ago
Radiation Effects Engineer
Saratoga, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$130K/yr - $200K/yr
3+ years expE-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. The Radiation Effects Engineer will assist in the execution and development of the company's Radiation Hardness Assurance Program, ensuring hardware can withstand harsh radiation conditions encountered in orbit.
Information ServicesSatellite Communication
No H1B
Responsibilities
Coordinate with electrical design and systems engineering teams to identify electronic components requiring radiation characterization or qualification
Coordinate with mechanical and packaging teams to identify proper satellite structure design to mitigate dosing effects, single event effects, and spacecraft charging effects
Develop and maintain radiation test campaign plans — including test objectives, radiation source selection, test levels, sample selection, and acceptance criteria
Engage and manage test laboratories (e.g., heavy ion, proton, gamma, or Co-60 facilities), ensuring test setups and conditions meet project requirements
Prepare test articles and documentation in advance of test campaigns, including part and equipment lists, schematics, and biasing conditions
Oversee or conduct test execution, coordinating logistics, facility scheduling, and data acquisition
Analyze and interpret radiation test data, prepare reports, and communicate findings and design recommendations to internal stakeholders
Contribute to design reviews by providing expertise on radiation effects and mitigation strategies and guide component selection and structure design
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience with radiation testing or analysis of electronic components
Working knowledge of radiation effects on semiconductors, including Total Ionizing Dose (TID), Single-Event Effects (SEE), and Displacement Damage (DD)
Working knowledge of Spacecraft Charging Effects and familiarity with NASA-HDBK-4002, NASA-STD-4005, or similar
Experience with Mission Environment Generation tools such as OMERE, SPENVIS, or similar
Experience preparing and executing radiation test campaigns in collaboration with an internal team and external laboratories
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical results clearly
Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-883, ESCC, NASA, or ESA ECSS standards)
Travel required to support test campaigns
Preferred
Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Physics, or related field
Experience with spaceborne systems or radiation-tolerant component design
Hands-on experience in lab testing or data analysis tools (LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python)
Experience with structural dose analysis and shielding optimization tools such as FASTRAD or similar
Experience with single event effects tools such as CREME96 or similar
Experience with particle interaction in matter and related simulation tools such as SRIM or similar
Benefits
Health and wellness care options
Financial solutions for the future
Optional legal services (US only)
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Company
E-Space
E-Space is bridging Earth & space with the most sustainable LEO space system, delivering real-time, anywhere comms, IoT & Smart-IoT services
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
Prime Movers Lab
2024-10-01Series Unknown
2022-02-07Seed· $50M
Leadership Team
Cindy (Huimin) Du
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-08-29
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