Nuclear Hardness & Surivivability Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite launch ground and cyber systems for defense civil and commercial customers. When you join our team youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD) we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our countrys space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics sensors radar artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense intelligence community and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!

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 this opportunity to apply to the Aerospace NH&S department for the opportunity to work on cutting edge science with immediate mission impact.

Work Model:This position is based at Aerospace offices in El Segundo CA or Chantilly VA and requires a minimum of four days per week in the office.

What Youll 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 youll 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.

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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

We are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

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