Radiation Effects Engineer, Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff
About The Position
General Dynamics Mission Systems has provided high reliability space electronics since the 1960s. Four hundred space missions later, side-by-side with the US Government, our technology is providing critical support to our defense as well as orbiting other planets. We are amongst the Nation’s thought leaders for digital technology in space and continue to invest in critical new technologies to improve performance, flexibility, reliability, and affordability. Our goal is to architect solutions serving today’s missions, but ready for tomorrow’s hard problems. This position offers an opportunity to contribute the cutting-edge space systems and technology in support of our Nation's defense. Our teams work closely with mission partners to develop solutions enabling critical national security missions. The selected candidate will lead efforts to transition critical technologies into space. Learn more about our space work here : Mission Payloads Spaceborne Communications and Electronics Position Objectives: A successful candidate will lead technical efforts ensuring our space systems meet performance objectives in intense radiation environments. This includes effects due to both natural space and nuclear radiation environments. The objectives of a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff for Radiation Effects include: Ensure mission success through proactive technical engagement and innovation Drive technology, capabilities, and their integration into roadmaps and products Validate and establish new engineering radiation effects processes Mentor junior engineers and team-member What sets you apart: Deep subject matter expertise in natural space radiation environments including modelling and analysis techniques Expertise in radiation effects mitigation at the component and system level Experience integrating commercial technology into high reliability, high availability space systems Creative, innovative, and a desire to drive change Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
- Also requires 15+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 13 years of job-related experience.
- CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire.
- Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
- Deep subject matter expertise in natural space radiation environments including modelling and analysis techniques
- Expertise in radiation effects mitigation at the component and system level
- Experience integrating commercial technology into high reliability, high availability space systems
- Creative, innovative, and a desire to drive change
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics
Responsibilities
- Ensure mission success through proactive technical engagement and innovation
- Drive technology, capabilities, and their integration into roadmaps and products
- Validate and establish new engineering radiation effects processes
- Mentor junior engineers and team-member
Benefits
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
