Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 15+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 13 years of job-related experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire.Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
This position offers an opportunity to contribute the cutting-edge space systems and technology in support of our Nation's defense. Our teams work closely with mission partners to develop solutions enabling critical national security missions. The selected candidate will lead efforts to transition critical technologies into space.
Learn more about our space work here:
- Mission Payloads
- Spaceborne Communications and Electronics
Position Objectives:
A successful candidate will lead technical efforts ensuring our space systems meet performance objectives in intense radiation environments. This includes effects due to both natural space and nuclear radiation environments. The objectives of a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff for Radiation Effects include:
- Ensure mission success through proactive technical engagement and innovation
- Drive technology, capabilities, and their integration into roadmaps and products
- Validate and establish new engineering radiation effects processes
- Mentor junior engineers and team-member
What sets you apart:
- Deep subject matter expertise in natural space radiation environments including modelling and analysis techniques
- Expertise in radiation effects mitigation at the component and system level
- Experience integrating commercial technology into high reliability, high availability space systems
- Creative, innovative, and a desire to drive change
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics
WORKPLACE OPTIONS:
This position may be performed fully on-site or flex, depending on the needs of our programs. The position is based on our Scottsdale, AZ campus, home to the teams who engineered the communications equipment that transmitted Neil Armstrong's historic words from the moon. We make history here. Learn more about the GD-Scottsdale at https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/scottsdale.
Our Commitment to You:
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
- See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
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Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary RangeUSD $219,876.00 - USD $243,925.00 /Yr.
