Radiation Effects Test Engineer - Orlando

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

RADIATION EFFECTS TEST ENGINEER - ORLANDO

As a member of our fast-paced Radiation Effects team you will be responsible for ensuring avionics hardware performance across our fleet of vehicles (Dragon Falcon Starship Lunar Human Landing System etc.) through some of the harshest and varied radiation environments imaginable. To ensure maximum reliability in an ionizing radiation environment the Radiation team at SpaceX performs exhaustive analysis design and test at the component board unit and subsystem levels with extensive opportunity to interact with a vast array of rocket and spacecraft hardware and electronics.

As one of the few teams required to interface with the design manufacturing integration and mission operations teams we play a critical role in the development of our systems. We will advance our efforts towards broadband satellite internet and safe reliable inexpensive and innovative access to space with the fundamental goal of expanding human space exploration capabilities and establishing a permanent human presence on the Moon and Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support a cross-discipline team of design and system engineers while providing radiation test automation and reporting
• Develop implement and troubleshoot complex test systems
• Prepare and fully execute test plans and analysis for single event effect total ionizing dose and displacement damage dose
• Perform testing to characterize parts and assemblies for their total ionizing dose and single event effect (protons and heavier ions) sensitivities
• Perform root-cause analysis of test failures and communicate recommended actions
• Implement process controls through the form of procedural documentation and test system automation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or physics
• 2 years of experience in the radiation effects field
• Experience programming in Python

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous work experience in radiation effects including modeling testing and/or analysis
• Strong programming skill (Python C or SQL)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in design and/or analysis of digital and analog circuits
• Ability to identify failures in radiation testing and knowledge on how to mitigate common failure mechanisms induced by ionizing radiation
• Experience with systems requiring resistance to ionizing dose including total ionizing dose testing analysis to predict dose on orbit and familiarity with common problems and vulnerabilities to total ionizing dose
• Experience developing tests for microprocessors ASICs or FPGAs
• Experience with testing RF or optical interface devices
• Familiarity and comfort with avionics hardware spanning integrated circuits PCBA boards sensors/transducers functional troubleshooting anddefect detection
• Familiarity and comfort with hardware blueprints/schematics and circuit functions based on designs
• Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
• This role will be based onsite in Orlando FL

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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