Amentum

Radiation Effects Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Amentum$150K — $200K *
Crane, IN 47522In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or other relevant field.
  • 10+ years of radiation engineering or related experience.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance, requiring U.S. Citizenship.
  • Master’s degree or PhD in relevant fields preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience specifically with the Department of War is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support engineering decisions regarding radiation effects on system performance.
  • Design systems resilient to various radiation effects like TID and SEE.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams during the product lifecycle.
  • Assist in developing and reviewing test plans.
  • Participate in Radiation Review Boards.
  • Review reports for compliance and accuracy.
  • Develop templates and training materials for new hires.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description

As a Radiation Effects SME, you will be responsible for assessing and mitigating the impact of radiation on system performance. This will involve analyzing environments, transporting those environments through system enclosures, modeling the interaction of radiation with components and sensors, or testing of microelectronic components. Typical components include integrated circuits, transistors, capacitors, inductors, resistors, diodes, analog circuits, and other electronic components.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Support engineering decisions based on radiation effects on overall system performance.
  • Design and harden systems across multiple radiation effects, including dose rate, total ionizing dose (TID), neutron displacement damage (NDD), and single event effects (SEE).
  • Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure radiation hardening is maintained across the product lifecycle.
  • Assist in test plan development and review
  • Review Reports
  • Participate in Radiation Review Boards
  • Help generate templates and guides
  • Assist in developing training materials and tools for new hires 
  • Assist with testing efforts, test station setup and validation and verification efforts
  • Collaborate on program requirements and provide feedback on approach to meet requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or other relevant field. 
  • 10+ years of Radiation Engineering or related experience.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering. 
  • 10+ years of radiation engineering experience with the Department of War
  • Has a current Secret or Top-Secret DoW security clearance. 

Compensation Details:

$150,000 - $200,000 annually

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

08/25/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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