Radiation Effects and Analysis Engineer

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Our client, a spacecraft development and support company is currently seeking a Radiation Effects and Analysis Engineer for the Electrical Systems Engineering Services II (ESES II) contract at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. The ESES II contract is tasked with providing a broad range of engineering and related services to the GSFC Electrical Engineering Division as required, for the formulation, design, development, fabrication, integration, testing, verification, and operations of space flight and ground system hardware and software, including development and validation of new technologies in support of NASA’s current and future space flight and ground system projects.

Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:

The Radiation Effects and Analysis Engineer (REAE) will be serve as a radiation engineering commodity subject matter expert for various NASA programs and projects.  He/she will be an expert in space radiation environment engineering concepts, and provide Radiation Effects Analysis advice and guidance to the programs/projects.  The REAE will perform radiation requirements development and execute radiation testing on aerospace materials, as well as electrical, electronic, electromechanical, and electro-optic components.  Execution of specific duties will vary by program/project, but will lead to the generation of the required radiation engineering end item deliverables.

Specific duties will include:

  • Conception/Formulation
  • Trade Studies
  • Requirements Definition
  • Specification Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Scheduling
  • Design and Development
  • Verification/Test
  • Report/Publication

Requirements:

  • BS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, and/or related technical fields.  MS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, and/or related technical fields preferred.
  • Minimum ten (10) years of experience in radiation effects modeling, designing, and testing for space operations.
  • Extensive knowledge of simulation, test, and modeling techniques to verify radiation environment conditions and predict component, box, and system level impacts.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills, be very adaptable to change and have excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of contractor and Government employees, and possess strong organizational skills
  • Travel to domestic and foreign radiation test facilities may be required for this position (<15%)
  • US Citizenship required, must be able to pass a Government background investigation

We thank all those who apply however, only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.  Please send applications to [email protected] and quote job ref# IMREAE160929.