Radiation Effects Engineer Sr. Principal
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Huntsville, AL - USA
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Job Summary
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE) supporting Blue Origins mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future shared solutions and standards simplicity and lower costs and manufacturable design.As part of a small passionate and accomplished team of experts you will actively engage program leadership and engineers to drive company direction intelligent system design part selection subcontracts and analysis standards. From mission inception to operation you will ensure success of Blue Origins systems. Within the Radiation Effects team you will also lead process improvements and end-to-end analysis optimizations across the entire radiation effects workflow. Passion for the mission and workflow optimizations are required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Technical Leadership & Mentorship Serve as Subject Matter Expert on electronics part performance and space radiation environments; mentor engineers and guide multidisciplinary teams on analysis outcomes requirement interpretation and risk mitigation approaches
- Process Improvement & Strategy Drive automation/tooling initiatives develop roadmaps for radiation testing analysis and research and champion continuous improvement in engineering practices and data governance
- Data Systems & Test Standards Architect systems and processes (Radiation Test Database) that make radiation test data usable and traceable across the organization; set the technical bar for how components and assemblies are qualified against radiation criteria
- Industry Engagement Maintain cutting-edge expertise through engagement with industry experts customers and technical publications on emerging technologies and radiation concerns
- Requirements & Risk Analysis Translate mission parameters into radiation environment definitions and effects requirements spanning system design part selection and circuit implementation; quantify mission risk via upset-rate modeling and failure analysis
- Circuit Analysis & Mitigation Model and validate performance of digital analog and mixed-signal circuits under radiation exposure; identify and verify hardening techniques in partnership with design and manufacturing stakeholders
- Component Engineering & Qualification Guide decisions on part selection sourcing and qualification status across the component lifecycle coordinating with reliability and sourcing functions to sustain a robust radiation-tolerant parts baseline
- Documentation & Decision Support Author and interpret control plans requirements documents technical memos and comprehensive part- circuit- and system-level analyses that inform key company decisions
- Safety & Regulatory Adherence Operate in accordance with organizational and regulatory radiation safety standards
Minimum Qualifications
- Education & Experience Graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering Physics Computer Science Nuclear Science or related field with 15 years of direct experience designing analyzing and/or testing radiation effects on electronics and materials including work on avionics hardware for space environments
- Technical Domain Expertise Expert-level understanding of radiation effects on electronics and materials spanning commercial and rad-hardened component technologies semiconductor devices (transistors memories logic microcontrollers FPGAs) and the ability to interpret engineering design documentation to assess radiation susceptibility
- Analysis & Modeling Tools Expert-level experience with circuit analysis mitigation implementation statistical methods quantitative risk assessment for transient radiation phenomena and standard radiation environment/transport modeling tools (e.g. IRENE OMERE SPENVIS OLTARIS CREME96 MCNP FASTRAD GEANT4)
- Testing & Lab Proficiency Strong familiarity with radiation test laboratory equipment (power supplies DAQ systems electronic loads SMUs etc.) and general electronics lab skills (soldering harnessing oscilloscopes multimeters logic analyzers)
- Automation & Tooling Extensive experience developing software solutions that support engineering workflows from hardware test automation to data management applications; proficiency in relevant programming languages and communication protocols (Python C SQL common web technologies version control I2C SPI)
- Project Leadership & Autonomy Proven ability to lead technical projects independently from inception to completion with sound judgment across all aspects of radiation effects on electronics
- Documentation & Communication Excellent written/verbal communication skills; extensive experience producing program deliverables (control plans test plans/reports design reviews system-level analyses) and presenting radiation requirements/results at program design reviews
- Collaboration & Culture Ability to build trust maintain positive cross-team relationships and contribute to an inclusive culture
- Safety Certification Completion of radiation safety coursework and adherence to dose exposure protocols
- Eligibility & Travel U.S. citizen U.S. national current Green Card holder or individual lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum; domestic travel required occasional international travel possible
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Preferred Qualifications
- Component & Supply Chain Expertise Background in the component engineering discipline with experience influencing part reliability and availability decisions in coordination with sourcing organizations
- Human Spaceflight & Materials Familiarity with radiation assessments and mitigation strategies for human space crews and radiation effects on spacecraft materials
Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $190458.00 - $266641.20 WA applicants is $194121.00 - $271768.35Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Dont meet all desired requirements Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
- Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
- Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
Benefits
- Benefits include: Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and long-term disability 401(k) with a company match of up to 5% and an Education Support Program.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust equality and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal state and local laws including the Washington Fair Chance Act the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
