The Aerospace Corporation · 3 hours ago
Nuclear Hardness & Survivability Engineer - Senior Engineering Specialist
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $227K/yr
10+ years expThe Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, providing unmatched technical expertise in solving complex problems. The Nuclear Hardness & Survivability Engineer will lead analyses for satellite electronics and missile systems, ensuring compliance with radiation testing requirements and promoting best practices across industry and government.
AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead Nuclear Hardness and Survivability (NH&S) analyses for satellite electronics units, subsystems, payloads, and missile systems
Review test plans and test reports for radiation testing of electronic components against requirements on total dose, displacement damage, prompt dose rate latchup/ upset, and single event effects
Prepare survivability analysis for space environments such as micrometeoroids, atomic oxygen, solar energetic particles, and single event effects
Evaluate plans and procedures for component and box-level Flash X-ray testing
Calculate radiation environment estimations using DTRA M&S tools (ASSIST, QPROMPT, DGBETS, GSCENARIO, PRPSIM, FAB4DA, EMREP, GAP-RF), testable hardware toolkit (THTk), FASTRAD, MCNP, SPENVIS, CREME96, GEANT4, Ansys Charge Plus, SIRE2, Warren and other radiation analysis tools
Participate at program PDRs, CDRs, and other reviews as required in reviewing radiation requirements and compliance
Promote engagement with and across industry and government to review survivability/ radiation plans and implement best practices
Qualification
Required
Masters degree or higher in physics, nuclear engineering, electrical engineering or other related degree
10 or more years of related post-grad experience
Experience in electron/ proton/ x-ray transport analysis or related experience
Track record reviewing NH&S analyses and NH&S requirements compliance
Proven proficiency evaluating SGEMP as a design consideration of flight hardware or related experience
Documented capability of leading evaluation of electronic components for space flight units
Demonstrated thorough understanding of prompt dose effects
Willingness to travel domestically to support customer engagements, up to 25%
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Preferred
Doctoral degree in physics, nuclear engineering, electrical engineer or other related degree
At least 15 years in Nuclear Hardness and Survivability
Demonstrated capability of performing radiation predictions using DTRA ASSIST, THTk, FAB4DA, FASTRAD, MCNP, GEANT4, Ansys Software Suite, SPENVIS, CREME96, ICEPIC and other radiation tools
Extensive expertise of radiation effects and interactions on electric components and materials
Deep experience planning, executing, and analyzing radiation test programs for parts against relevant radiation environments
Proven systems engineering experience with ability to apply to survivability questions
Participate in industry and government forums in the space community, including SPWG, JEDEC/SAE, HEART and IEEE groups
Active TS/SCI or Q clearance
Benefits
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Company
The Aerospace Corporation
As the government’s preeminent space innovation partner, Aerospace brings technical expertise to advance the nation's missions in space.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tanya Pemberton
President & CEO
Ashley Kowalski
Project Leader - International Partnerships
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