Radiation Effects Associate Engineer (Winter 2027)
Core
Characterize electrical component degradation and execute hardware testing of spacecraft within the space radiation environment.
Role type
Associate Engineer (Hardware Testing & Radiation Effects)
Builds
Fault-tolerant electrical systems and spacecraft hardware for high-orbit satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Radiation Hardening
Required skills
Electrical engineering fundamentals, hands-on electrical testing and troubleshooting, oscilloscope/multimeter usage, PCB design (Altium Designer), hardware prototyping, radiation testing campaign support
Preferred skills
Space radiation environment knowledge, SPICE-based simulation (LTSpice, PSPICE, ADS), soldering and test harness fabrication, radiation transport software (FastRAD, Novice, MCNPX)
Responsibilities
Evaluate and electrically test fault-tolerant electrical systems in radiation environments; assist in creating electrical test plans and developing test fixtures; support radiation testing campaigns to up-screen components for TID and SEE; work cross-discipline to inform radiation considerations; support test development including breadboarding and automated test setup verification
Seniority
Associate (Entry-level IC)