Northrop Grumman
Staff Radiation Effects & Survivability Engineer -Top Secret Clearance Required
Northrop Grumman, Dulles, Virginia, United States,
Requisition ID: R10172569
Category:
EngineeringLocation:
Dulles, Virginia, United States of AmericaClearance Type:
Top SecretTelecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this positionShift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available:
1At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman needs Radiation Effects & Survivability (RES) engineers to team up and help lead the RES design, development, and analysis of complex electronic products for space systems.At Northrop Grumman Space Systems, RES engineering is the impact of the radiation environment upon the operational capability of components, assemblies, equipment, subsystems, systems, and other space platforms. RES engineers perform radiation effects analysis, shielding analysis, survivability analysis, radiation analysis reporting, simulation of electronic components relative to space radiation effects; electronic protection; hazards of radiation to electronics, materials, and personnel.ResponsibilitiesRadiation Analysis for satellite payload systemsTest plans and test reports for radiation testing of electronic components (e.g. total dose, prompt dose and single event upset)Radiation predictions using NOVICE, SPENVIS, CREME96, OMERE and other radiation analysis toolsRadiation effects on material degradationInterface with multiple disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, EMI/EMC/ESD, contamination, procurement, subcontractors, manufacturing, and testPrepare and present technical reports for internal and external customersPresent radiation requirements and compliance in program meetings and design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.)Analyze Single Event Effects, Burnouts, Latchups, Upsets and Transients in electronic circuitsPropose Circuit design mitigations to reduce or eliminate risk of Single Event Effects failureTotal Ionizing Dose analysisAnalyze Displacement Damage Dose impact on optoelectronicsAnalyze Deep Charging (Internal Electron Flux) applied to spacecraft component boxes and external harnessesSpacecraft radiation shielding & modelingBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or closely related technical discipline with 12 years of experience.Extensive RES design and analysis experienceKnowledge of physics associated with radiation effects in semiconductor devicesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsMust have U.S. Citizenship with active or current Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility at time of applicationPreferred QualificationsA Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or closely related technical disciplineExperience with radiation tools like NOVICE, AE9AP9, CRÈME, SPENVIS, etcCAD modeling experience with Creo ParametricSalary Range:
$165,000 - $247,900The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our website.
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Category:
EngineeringLocation:
Dulles, Virginia, United States of AmericaClearance Type:
Top SecretTelecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this positionShift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available:
1At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman needs Radiation Effects & Survivability (RES) engineers to team up and help lead the RES design, development, and analysis of complex electronic products for space systems.At Northrop Grumman Space Systems, RES engineering is the impact of the radiation environment upon the operational capability of components, assemblies, equipment, subsystems, systems, and other space platforms. RES engineers perform radiation effects analysis, shielding analysis, survivability analysis, radiation analysis reporting, simulation of electronic components relative to space radiation effects; electronic protection; hazards of radiation to electronics, materials, and personnel.ResponsibilitiesRadiation Analysis for satellite payload systemsTest plans and test reports for radiation testing of electronic components (e.g. total dose, prompt dose and single event upset)Radiation predictions using NOVICE, SPENVIS, CREME96, OMERE and other radiation analysis toolsRadiation effects on material degradationInterface with multiple disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, EMI/EMC/ESD, contamination, procurement, subcontractors, manufacturing, and testPrepare and present technical reports for internal and external customersPresent radiation requirements and compliance in program meetings and design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.)Analyze Single Event Effects, Burnouts, Latchups, Upsets and Transients in electronic circuitsPropose Circuit design mitigations to reduce or eliminate risk of Single Event Effects failureTotal Ionizing Dose analysisAnalyze Displacement Damage Dose impact on optoelectronicsAnalyze Deep Charging (Internal Electron Flux) applied to spacecraft component boxes and external harnessesSpacecraft radiation shielding & modelingBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or closely related technical discipline with 12 years of experience.Extensive RES design and analysis experienceKnowledge of physics associated with radiation effects in semiconductor devicesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsMust have U.S. Citizenship with active or current Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility at time of applicationPreferred QualificationsA Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or closely related technical disciplineExperience with radiation tools like NOVICE, AE9AP9, CRÈME, SPENVIS, etcCAD modeling experience with Creo ParametricSalary Range:
$165,000 - $247,900The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our website.
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