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Space Survivability/Radiation Effects Engineer 5

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Chipton-Ross

El Segundo, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/2/2026

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Job Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Space Survivability/Radiation Effects Engineer 5 for a hybrid (onsite/remote) opportunity in El Segundo, CA. Hybrid - 2 days a week onsite.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
(REQUIRED
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
): o Active Secret Security Clearance is required for this position. o Ten years of experience in space environments/radiation effects. o Experience in dose rate testing, total ionizing dose testing, displacement damage testing, and SEE testing of electronics. o Experience in prompt dose analysis of electronic units. o Experience working on government contracts with nuclear effects environment requirements. o Regular and predictable attendance is required.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an Experienced Space Survivability/Radiation Effects Engineer to support natural and man-made radiation environment-related tasks through all satellite program phases. The successful candidate will interface with all technical disciplines in a team environment to trade factors such as survivability, cost, weight, and technical risk in arriving at the final design. o Provide subject matter expertise in the technical area of nuclear radiation hardness on a large portfolio of space programs. o Interface with program office representatives and system engineers representing other disciplines to ensure that radiation-related concerns are adequately addressed. o Ensure that unit and system level designs appropriately consider radiation-related effects such as total dose, displacement damage, ELDRS, single event effects, internal charging, IEMP, SGEMP, and TREE. o Perform and document unit and vehicle level analyses. o Plan and conduct testing at the piece part, unit, and vehicle levels to support design and verify compliance with radiation-related requirements. o Interface with personnel at various radiation test facilities across the country to advocate for required test time. Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
(DESIRED
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
): o Experience with various pieces of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree with 14 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
WORK HOURS
Full-Time/First Shift 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
ADDITIONAL
Domestic travel required: up to 25% domestic. Possible OT opportunities. HYB