Nuclear Hardness & Surivivability Engineer
Core
Perform Nuclear Hardness and Survivability (NH&S) analysis for satellite electronics, subsystems, payloads, and missile systems to ensure radiation survivability in space environments.
Role type
Senior IC Nuclear Hardness & Survivability Engineer
Builds
Trusted assessments and recommendations for national security space systems and commercial customers
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Radiation Effects / Space Systems
Required skills
Radiation environment estimation, Electron/proton/x-ray transport analysis, Prompt dose effects analysis, Radiation testing campaign leadership, MIL-STD compliance, COTS electronics evaluation, Scientific computing programming
Preferred skills
SGEMP design consideration, Advanced radiation prediction tools expertise, Systems engineering for survivability, TS/SCI clearance
Technologies
DTRA M&S tools (ASSIST, QPROMPT, DGBETS, GSCENARIO, PRPSIM, FAB4DA, EMREP, GAP-RF), THTk, FASTRAD, MCNP, SPENVIS, CREME96, GEANT4, Ansys Charge Plus, SIRE2, Warren
Responsibilities
Review test plans and reports for radiation testing of electronic components, Prepare survivability analyses for space environments, Participate in PDRs and CDRs reviewing radiation requirements, Engage with industry to implement best practices for survivability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC