Radiation Effects Engineer

3 days ago


Dulles, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a Radiation Effects Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and analysis of complex electronic products for space systems. This role requires expertise in radiation effects analysis, shielding analysis, survivability analysis, and radiation analysis reporting.

Main 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
  • Prepare and present 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 & modeling
About the Role

This position is part of Northrop Grumman's Space Systems division and requires a strong understanding of physics associated with radiation effects in semiconductor devices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or closely related technical discipline with 12 years of experience.

Requirements
  • 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
Salary Information

The salary range for this position is $165,000 - $247,900 per year. 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.



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