Principal Radiation Effects Engineer
Core
Lead radiation effects analysis and system hardening for missile defense and space systems to ensure survivability in hostile and natural radiation environments.
Role type
Principal Radiation Effects Engineer (Systems Engineering Lead)
Builds
Radiation-hardened electronic systems and analysis models for missile defense interceptors
Domain
Defense / Space Systems / Radiation Physics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiation effects analysis (TID, NDD, SEE), Systems Engineering, Probability of Survival analysis, Team leadership (5-10 people), Risk mitigation, Requirements development
Preferred skills
Radiation transport modeling (MCNP), Environment definition tools (ASSIST, FAB4DA, SPIET-D), Weibull curve analysis for SEE, FFRDC/UARC experience
Technologies
MCNP, ASSIST, FAB4DA, SPIET-D
Responsibilities
Design and verify system performance across radiation effects; Lead medium-sized engineering teams; Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies; Mentor less experienced engineers; Interface with MDA customer requirements
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership