Radiation Effects Engineering II

RTX•El Segundo, CA

2d•$75,800 - $144,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Radiation Effects Engineer will support the Radiation Effects Engineering section, which combines expertise in radiation effects and interactions in electronic devices and materials, radiation environment transport and shielding, and related models and tools. The role involves radiation response testing and modeling, and using test data to assess hardware designs against specifications and requirements. It is a hybrid position based in El Segundo, California, and requires U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret clearance after day one.

Requirements

A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), and at least 2 years of relevant experience, unless prohibited by local laws or regulations.
Experience with the design and/or analysis of digital and analog circuits.
Experience with Versal and DDR4 Single Event Effect testing.
Experience developing and delivering verbal and/or written presentations to key stakeholders.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
An active, existing DoD Secret clearance is required after day one.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of semiconductor physics.
Proficiency in one or more radiation transport tools, such as MCNP, GEANT, or NOVICE.
Proficiency in the design and/or analysis of digital and analog circuits.
Proficiency in FPGA programming.
Experience as a Radiation Effects Engineer or in a similar position.

Responsibilities

Derive system radiation requirements from environmental specifications.
Provide cross-discipline support to program design and system engineers.
Develop and manage engineering program and qualification radiation testing efforts.
Analyze and model radiation data using Novice, FASTRAD, and PSpice modeling tools.
Communicate and collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers, including auditing them.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams developing circuit card assemblies (CCAs) for mission-critical applications.
Conduct radiation analysis of active electronic components according to customer requirements.
Conduct Total Dose, Dose Rate, Displacement Damage, and Single Event Effects radiation testing, including test planning and delivery of final test reports.
Provide applications engineering support to integrated product teams (IPTs).

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.