Principal Radiation Architecture Engineer
Core
Design and verify radiation-hardened systems to ensure performance in natural and hostile radiation environments for defense and space applications.
Role type
Principal Radiation Architecture Engineer (IC with team leadership)
Builds
Radiation-hardened systems for military defense and space exploration
Domain
Defense & Space / Radiation Effects Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Radiation effects analysis (TID, NDD, SEE), system architecture design, risk mitigation, technical leadership, requirements development, cross-disciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in Physics/EE/Nuclear Engineering, experience leading medium-sized teams
Technologies
Radiation hardening verification tools, system modeling and analysis frameworks
Responsibilities
Design and verify system performance across radiation effects (dose rate, TID, NDD, SEE); lead medium-sized teams (5-10 people); develop requirements and propose solutions for complex problems; identify and execute mitigation strategies for technical risks; mentor junior engineers and teach best practices
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership