Lanham, Maryland, USA
11 hours ago
Radiation Effects Engineer
Job Title: Radiation Effects Engineer
Job Description

We are seeking a Radiation Effects Engineer to provide technical support in the area of Radiation Effects Engineering. The role involves applying core principles of radiation engineering to analyze and design spaceflight hardware systems. You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert, mentor, and technical reference regarding electronics part performance and the space radiation environment, including radiation shielding and planning for countering radiative environments.

ResponsibilitiesFurther the team's knowledge of space radiation models, semiconductor device physics, and commercial and rad-hard electronics performance.Define mission radiation environments based on orbit or trajectory.Define mission radiation effects requirements for system design and operation, part selection, and circuit design.Write and interpret radiation control plans and requirements documents.Simulate and verify digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuit performance with considerations for radiation effects.Recommend and simulate mitigation techniques for radiation-tolerant circuits.Analyze the impacts of space radiation as they relate to on-orbit upset rates, testing requirements, radiation transport, and failure analysis.Generate thorough part-level, circuit-level, and system-level radiation effects analysis documentation.Generate technical memos that drive company decisions based on deep knowledge of radiation effects.Plan and guide execution of radiation effects testing (TID, DDD, SEE).Essential SkillsExperience with Radiation Effects Engineering/Radiation Hardness Assurance of high reliability electronics for reliable function in a space environment.Proficiency in Radiation Hardness Assurance and Radiation Engineering.Experience with NASA standards and protocols.Strong familiarity with basic and complex discrete and integrated circuits (transistors, logic, memories, microcontrollers, FPGAs, etc.).Demonstrated understanding of the effects of radiation on electronics.Experience with the use of commercial or automotive parts in a radiation environment.Experience with electrical circuit analysis and implementation of radiation effects mitigations.Additional Skills & QualificationsB.S in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Nuclear Science, or related field with 5-10+ years of proven direct experience in design, analysis, and/or testing for radiation effects on electronics and materials.Experience with standard radiation environment modeling tools (e.g., IRENE, OMERE, SIRE2, SPENVIS, CREME96, SAPPHIRE, ESP/PSYCHIC).Experience with radiation transport tools (e.g., MCNP, NOVICE, FASTRAD, GEANT4).Familiarity with laboratory equipment for radiation effects test (e.g., power supplies, data acquisition systems, electronic loads, SMUs, etc.).Work Environment

This position requires onsite support as needed at the NRL in Washington, DC. The role is based in an office environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lanham,MD.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 3, 2025.

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