Radiation Engineer II
Core
Develop radiation analysis models, execute component testing campaigns, and create mitigation strategies for spacecraft electrical systems to ensure mission reliability in orbital regimes.
Role type
Radiation Engineer II (IC)
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Space defense / Aerospace engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Radiation environment modeling (AE9/AP9/SPM, CREME96, OMERE, SPENVIS), Test campaign execution (SEE, TID, DDD), Data analysis (Python, MATLAB), Lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers), Parts library management, Circuit design support, Requirements verification
Preferred skills
Radiation Hardness by Design (RHbD), Radiation transport/shielding analysis (NOVICE, FASTRAD, GEANT4), Circuit simulation (LTSpice, PSpice), Space charging effects analysis, Customer-facing technical presentation, Startup environment experience
Technologies
AE9, AP9, SPM, CREME96, OMERE, SPENVIS, Python, MATLAB, LTSpice, PSpice, NOVICE, FASTRAD, GEANT4
Responsibilities
Develop TID, SEE, and DDD models for orbital regimes; Budget, schedule, and execute radiation test campaigns at external facilities; Provide unit and mission-level radiation analyses; Support reliable part selection and radiation mitigation strategies; Maintain and grow the parts library database; Assist in developing radiation engineering processes and cross-discipline training; Support proposal writing, requirements development, and design reviews; Communicate product development status and issues with leadership and stakeholders
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2-4 years experience)