The Nuclear Hardness & Survivability (NH&S) department resides within MPD. Our staff includes technical leaders and subject matter experts in the areas of radiation survivability of electronic components/ hardware units in a natural and man-made space environment. Our expertise, combined with modeling and analysis capabilities, enables NH&S to deliver trusted assessments and recommendations to national security space systems and commercial customers. Take this opportunity to apply to the Aerospace NH&S department for the opportunity to work on cutting edge science with immediate mission impact.
The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA
What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform Nuclear Hardness and Survivability (NH&S) analysis 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 analyses for space environments such as micrometeoroids, atomic oxygen, solar energetic particles, and single event effects
- Review 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
- Engage with industry to review survivability/ radiation plans and implement best practices
What You Need to be Successful – Engineering Specialist
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree in physics, nuclear engineering, or other related degree
- Six or more years of applicable professional industry experience required
- Proficient programming with scientific computing languages like Matlab, Mathematica, IDL, Python, or C++.
- Experience evaluating electronic components for space flight units or related experience
- Capability in electron/ proton/ x-ray transport analysis or related experience
- Demonstrated understanding of prompt dose effects
- Track record reviewing NH&S analyses and ensuring NH&S requirements are met
- Proven abilities leading radiation testing campaigns at the part, board, and box level
- Exposure to applicable government standards (MIL-STD-3053, MIL-STD-3054, MIL-STD-3065, MDA-STD-001, SSC-S-014, SSC-S-016, MIL-STD-2169D)
- Familiarity with COTS state of the art electronics and/or current radiation test facilities
- 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
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Advanced Degree
- Minimum 8 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in Nuclear Hardness and Survivability
- Demonstrated expertise in NH&S through performing radiation predictions using DTRA ASSIST, THTk, FAB4DA, FASTRAD, MCNP, GEANT4, Ansys Software Suite, SPENVIS, CREME96, ICEPIC and other radiation tools
- Experience evaluating SGEMP as a design consideration of flight hardware
- Extensive expertise of radiation effects and interactions on electronic components and materials
- Systems engineering experience with ability to apply to survivability questions
- Active TS/SCI or Q clearance
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$117,300.00 - $175,900.00
Pay Basis: Annual
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
