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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Nuclear Hardness and Survivability analysisradiation testingelectron transport analysisproton transport analysisx-ray transport analysisSGEMP evaluationsurvivability analysisradiation environment estimationtest plan reviewcompliance evaluation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationengagementproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingattention to detailorganizational skillscustomer engagementwillingness to travel

Certifications

Masters degreesecurity clearance