Radiation Effects Engineer: Space Systems Design and Analysis

1 week ago


Sterling, Virginia, United States Northrop Grumman Full time

At Northrop Grumman, we're pioneering the next generation of space systems that will shape the future of exploration and discovery. We're seeking a skilled Radiation Effects Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and analysis of complex electronic products for space systems.

Company Overview

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Our company culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

About Us:

Northrop Grumman needs Radiation Effects & Survivability (RES) engineers to team up and help lead the RES design, development, and analysis of complex electronic products for space systems.

Radiation Effects in Space Systems

The impact of the radiation environment upon the operational capability of components, assemblies, equipment, subsystems, systems, and other space platforms is a critical consideration for our engineers. They perform radiation effects analysis, shielding analysis, survivability analysis, radiation analysis reporting, simulation of electronic components relative to space radiation effects; electronic protection; hazards of radiation to electronics, materials, and personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Radiation Analysis for satellite payload systems
  • Test plans and test reports for radiation testing of electronic components (e.g. total dose, prompt dose and single event upset)
  • Radiation predictions using NOVICE, SPENVIS, CREME96, OMERE and other radiation analysis tools
  • Radiation effects on material degradation
  • Interface with multiple disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, EMI/EMC/ESD, contamination, procurement, subcontractors, manufacturing, and test
  • Preliminary Preparation and Presentation of Technical Reports for Internal and External Customers
  • Presentation of Radiation Requirements and Compliance in Program Meetings and Design Reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.)
  • Analyze Single Event Effects, Burnouts, Latchups, Upsets, and Transients in Electronic Circuits
  • Propose Circuit Design Mitigations to Reduce or Eliminate Risk of Single Event Effects Failure
  • Total Ionizing Dose Analysis
  • Analyze Displacement Damage Dose Impact on Optoelectronics
  • Analyze Deep Charging (Internal Electron Flux) Applied to Spacecraft Component Boxes and External Harnesses
  • Spacecraft Radiation Shielding and Modeling

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or Closely Related Technical Discipline with 12 Years of Experience. Extensive RES Design and Analysis Experience. Knowledge of Physics Associated with Radiation Effects in Semiconductor Devices. Excellent Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills. Must Have U.S. Citizenship with Active or Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility at Time of Application.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or Closely Related Technical Discipline. Experience with Radiation Tools like NOVICE, AE9AP9, CRÈME, SPENVIS, etc. CAD Modeling Experience with Creo Parametric.

Benefits

Employees May Be Eligible for a Discretionary Bonus in Addition to Base Pay. Annual Bonuses Are Designed to Reward Individual Contributions As Well as Allow Employees to Share in Company Results. Employees in Vice President or Director Positions May Be Eligible for Long Term Incentives. In Addition, Northrop Grumman Provides a Variety of Benefits Including Health Insurance Coverage, Life and Disability Insurance, Savings Plan, Company Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) for Vacation and/or Personal Business.

Salary Range

$165,000 - $247,900



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