Senior Radiation Effects Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

As a Senior Radiation Effects Engineer, you will support the development and verification of radiation-resilient electronic components, circuits, subsystems, and systems for national security missions. Building on GDMS's heritage in high-reliability space electronics, you will help ensure mission-critical designs meet allocated radiation survivability requirements through technically sound analysis, testing, and design recommendations.

Working alongside electrical designers, systems engineers, reliability engineers, and test teams, you will independently execute defined engineering tasks and own assigned analyses and test activities with guidance from senior technical staff. The role offers hands-on technical responsibility, opportunities to influence design decisions, and continued development in radiation effects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense SECRET security clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be a U.S. citizen.
• Working understanding of radiation effects on semiconductor components, electronic circuits, and system functions.
• Ability to connect device-level susceptibility to circuit behavior and system performance.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience in negotiation and meeting challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated strength in radiation-effects analysis and testing.
• Practical experience developing radiation test plans, selecting meaningful measurements, and interpreting experimental data.
• Creative thinking and demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle.
• Collaborative approach and eagerness to provide technical leadership and help others succeed.
• Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
• Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support development and verification of radiation-resilient electronic components, circuits, subsystems, and systems.
• Help ensure mission-critical designs meet allocated radiation survivability requirements through analysis, testing, and design recommendations.
• Independently execute defined engineering tasks and own assigned analyses and test activities, with guidance from senior technical staff.

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Flex time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior