Senior Radiation Effects Test Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

. Lead the charge for EEE parts-level, circuit-level, and system-level radiation effects testing to impact all of Blue’s space missions .

Posted 3/27/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Arizona, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,188 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the charge for EEE parts-level, circuit-level, and system-level radiation effects testing to impact all of Blue’s space missions
Efficiently plan/execute tests for the effects of total ionizing dose (TID), displacement damage dose (DDD), and single events (SEE)
Develop radiation test plans and reports (TID, DDD, SEE)
Perform and lead radiation tests at external facilities (up to 25% travel)
Develop custom radiation test setups with emphasis on automated data collection and processing
Evaluate electronic components against mission radiation hardness requirements; advise parts selection based on results
Evaluate internal and external radiation test data for compliance with hardness requirements and industry standards
Lead program personnel through test procedures to meet cost and schedule constraints
Serve as a technical reference and mentor regarding industry test standards and best practices for parts of all technology types
Maintain radiation team’s capabilities in line with state-of-the-industry standards
Identify and drive needed improvements in in-house radiation test capabilities and laboratory

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Nuclear Science, or related field with 7+ years of proven direct experience in radiation effects testing (TID, DDD, and SEE)
Hands-on experience developing component test and measurement hardware for radiation effects test
Strong understanding of the effects of radiation on electronics
Strong grasp of basic and complex digital and analog circuitry (transistors, logic, memories, microcontrollers, FPGAs, etc.)
Extensive experience with associated laboratory test equipment (power supplies, signal generators, SMUs, oscilloscopes, etc.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Domestic travel required; foreign travel possible

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

radiation effects testingtotal ionizing dose (TID)displacement damage dose (DDD)single events (SEE)component test and measurement hardwaredigital circuitryanalog circuitrymicrocontrollersFPGAs

Soft Skills

strong verbal communicationstrong written communicationleadershipmentoringplanningexecutionproblem-solving