Radiation Effects Engineer IV

BLUE ORIGIN

. Contribute strongly to validation of space program designs with respect to radiation control plans, requirements, implementation, and verification .

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,188 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute strongly to validation of space program designs with respect to radiation control plans, requirements, implementation, and verification
Provide design engineering support for avionics and electrical systems
Lead program design personnel through simulation and verification of digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuit performance with considerations for radiation effects
Analyze impacts of space radiation on avionics and materials (SEE rates, testing requirements, and failure analysis)
Generate thorough part-level, circuit-level, and system-level radiation effects analysis documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Nuclear Science, or related field
10+ years of experience in design, analysis, and/or testing for radiation effects on electronics and materials
Noteworthy experience in performing or overseeing electrical circuit analysis and implementation of radiation effects mitigations
Standard radiation environment modeling tools (ex: IRENE, OMERE, SIRE2, SPENVIS, OLTARIS, CREME96, SAPPHIRE, ESP/PSYCHIC)
Application of fundamental statistical methods
Presenting radiation requirements, results, and plans to peers and customers to meet program/customer needs
Strong familiarity with the effects of ionizing/non-ionizing radiation on electronics
Excellent written and verbal 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
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

design engineeringcircuit analysisradiation effects analysistesting for radiation effectsimplementation of radiation effects mitigationsstatistical methodssimulation of circuit performancefailure analysisavionics systemselectrical systems

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsleadershipcollaborationorganizational skills