CareerPlan

Radiation Effects Test Engineer III

Greater Seattle AreaFull-time$121k2026-07-29 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead EEE parts-level, circuit-level, and system-level radiation effects testing to support Blue Origin's space missions.

Role type

Senior IC radiation effects test engineer

Builds

Radiation test setups, custom data collection/processing software, and test documentation for space missions

Domain

Aerospace / Radiation Hardening

Required skills

Radiation effects testing (TID, DDD, SEE), automated test hardware development, circuit fundamentals, lab equipment operation, statistical methods

Preferred skills

Python, NI LabView, C, SQL, I2C, SPI, radiation environment modeling (IRENE, OMERE, etc.), radiation transport codes (GEANT4, MCNP, etc.), avionics hardware testing

Technologies

Python, NI LabView, C, SVN, Gitlab, SQL, I2C, SPI, IRENE, OMERE, SIRE2, SPENVIS, OLTARIS, CREME96, SAPPHIRE, ESP, PSYCHIC, NOVICE, FASTRAD, SHIELDOSE2, GEANT4, MCNP

Responsibilities

Develop custom radiation test setups; Develop custom software for test data collection and processing; Document radiation test plans and results; Interface with radiation test facilities; Maintain radiation test database; Advise program personnel on parts selection and test procedures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC