Systems Engineer 5 - Survivability, Vulnerability & Susceptibility

Provide subject matter expertise on nuclear radiation hardness across a portfolio of space programs. Interface with program office representatives and system engineers from other disciplines to address radiation-related concerns. Ensure unit and system-level designs consider radiation effects, including:

Total dose Displacement damage ELDRS Single Event Effects (SEE) Internal charging IEMP / SGEMP / TREE

Perform and document unit- and vehicle-level analyses.

Plan and conduct testing at the piece part, unit, and vehicle levels to verify compliance with radiation requirements.

Coordinate with radiation test facilities nationwide to secure required testing resources

SECRET Clearance Required Bachelor s + 14 yrs, Master s + 12 yrs, or PhD + 9 yrs in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Chemistry from an accredited institution. 10+ years experience in space environments / radiation effects. Expertise in:

Dose rate testing Total ionizing dose testing Displacement damage testing SEE testing of electronics

Experience in prompt dose analysis of electronic units.

Experience with government contracts involving nuclear effects environments.

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Skills: Hands-on experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers. Advanced understanding of space survivability analyses and satellite program requirements., Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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