Principal Radiation Effects Engineer, Defense & Space Manufacturing (USC or Permanent Resident required)
Aerospace Location:
Onsite in
Fairfax, VA Duration:
12 months to 3 years with potential for extension(s)
- ITAR required so must be U.
S. Citizen, National, or Green Card Holder The Principal Radiation Survivability Engineer will serve as the technical authority for radiation environment definition, analysis, mitigation, and verification across advanced aerospace and defense programs. As a senior member of the engineering organization, this individual will lead radiation survivability strategy for complex, integrated electronic systems—spanning semiconductors, Printed Circuit Card Assemblies (PCAs), sensors, avionics, and spaceborne platforms. The successful candidate will leverage deep expertise in radiation and solid-state physics, and microelectronics reliability to guide design teams, assess mission environments, define test approaches, and ensure hardware survivability. Acting as both a hands-on engineer and a cross functional leader, the Principal Radiation Survivability Engineer will proactively identify radiation survivability driven risks, manage component and system level effects analyses, and partner with program management, design engineering, and suppliers to embed radiation resilience throughout the development lifecycle. Required Qualifications Minimum 10 years of experience in radiation survivability engineering for aerospace, space, and/or defense electronic systems . Deep technical knowledge of radiation effects for EEE parts and other related materials Proficiency in radiation modeling tools (e.g., CREME96, SPENVIS, R-GENTIC, SEAM4, GEANT4, MCNP, FASTRAD, etc. ) and device level analysis methodologies. Demonstrated experience developing and executing radiation test campaigns at accredited facilities . Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills. U.S. Person. Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Physics, or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Duties and Responsibilities The Principal Radiation Survivability Engineer ensures mission success by providing rigorous technical leadership in radiation characterization, modeling, test planning, and design compliance verification
- Radiation Environment & Survivability Analysis Define mission radiation environments spectra (e.
g. trapped particles, solar activity, Galactic Cosmic Radiation (GCR), etc.) and perform component and system level effects assessments . Model radiation transport and shielding effectiveness to inform system architecture decisions. Perform worst-case analysis, margin assessments, and susceptibility evaluations.
- Mitigation Strategy Development Recommend component selection, shielding strategies, circuit level hardening techniques, and system level architectural approaches. Guide electronic design teams on layout, redundancy, error detection/correction, derating, and other resilience mechanisms.
- Testing & Verification Leadership Develop radiation test plans, including TID/ELDRS, DDD/TNID, and SEE testing . Coordinate with external radiation test facilities and oversee execution and data analysis. Document results, maintain compliance evidence, and communicate performance impacts and required mitigations.
- Cross Functional Technical Leadership Partner with design engineering, suppliers, reliability teams, and program management to ensure radiation requirements are flowed down and met.
Identify risks early, recommend corrective actions, and support variance resolution. Provide technical leadership reviews and serve as the subject matter expert during customer engagements. Preferred Qualifications Experience with spaceborne electronics, rad-hard design, FPGA radiation characterization, and/or EEE parts reliability . Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in radiation physics, EEE parts reliability, or related field. Experience guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentoring junior radiation engineers. Familiarity with aerospace program lifecycles, requirements development, and mission environment definition. About H10 H10 is an engineering services and consulting firm with a nationwide presence. Our teams support clients across mechanical and hardware engineering, software and application development, data and analytics, and project and program management. Salary & Benefits The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.
Salary Range:
$160,000
- $190,000 annually H10 provides eligible employees (those who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week) with a range of benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, PTO, and a 401k plan.
Physical Demands Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment. Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required. Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines. Notes This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. H10's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. H10 would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. H10 does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
Pay:
$160,000.00
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
