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Blue Origin

Senior Radiation Effects Engineer

Blue Origin, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285


At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!This role is part of Enterprise Engineering, where we provide technical standards, tools, processes, training, and subject matter expertise for product engineering and manufacturing. Enterprise Engineering allows all Blue Origin business units to benefit from commonly used capabilities, hardware, and software and assists business units in identifying, selecting, and training engineers from both inside and outside the organization.As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will provide experienced technical leadership to Blue Origin program personnel and the established Radiation Effects team. From mission inception to operation, you will ensure success of Blue Origin's systems. You will actively engage program leadership and engineers to drive intelligent system design, part selection, subcontracts, and analyses.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Defining mission radiation environments based on orbit or trajectoryDefining mission radiation effects requirements for system design and operation, part selection, and circuit designWriting and interpreting radiation control plans and requirements documentsSimulating and verifying digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuit performance with considerations for radiation effectsRecommending and simulating mitigation techniques for radiation-tolerant circuitsAnalyzing impacts of space radiation as they relate to on-orbit upset rates, testing requirements, radiation transport, and failure analysisGenerating thorough part-level, circuit-level, and system-level radiation effects analysis documentationPlanning and guiding execution of radiation effects testing (TID, DDD, SEE)Minimum QualificationsB.S in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Nuclear Science, or related field with 7+ years of proven direct experience in design, analysis, and/or testing for radiation effects on electronics and materials.Strong familiarity with basic and complex discrete and integrated circuits (transistors, logic, memories, microcontrollers, FPGAs, etc.)Excellent demonstrated understanding of the effects of radiation on electronics.Demonstrated experience with the use of commercial or automotive parts in a radiation environment.Experience with electrical circuit analysis and implementation of radiation effects mitigations.Experience with standard radiation environment modeling tools (ex: IRENE, OMERE, SIRE2, SPENVIS, OLTARIS, CREME96, SAPPHIRE, ESP/PSYCHIC).Demonstrated understanding and application of fundamental statistical methods.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Experience presenting radiation requirements, results, and plans at program design reviews.Ability to work without very limited oversight regarding all aspects of radiation effects on electronics.Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships across teams, and contribute to our inclusive culture.Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Domestic travel required. Foreign travel possible.Preferred QualificationsGraduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in related engineering or technical field with 7+ years of direct experience in radiation design, analysis, and testing of avionics hardware for operation in radiation environments.Proficiency with the following programming languages, platforms, and protocols: Python, C, SVN, Gitlab, SQL, I2C, SPI.Experience in leading technical projects from inception to completion.Experience producing detailed program-deliverable documentation (control plans, test plans/reports, design reviews, system-level analyses, etc.).Experience with radiation transport tools (ex: MCNP, NOVICE, FASTRAD, GEANT4).Familiarity with the rad-tolerant and rad-hard offerings of space electronics providers.Basic electronics lab skills include soldering, harnessing; use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.Familiarity with radiation assessments and mitigation for human space crews.Familiarity with radiation effects on spacecraft materials.Familiarity with laboratory equipment for radiation effects test (power supplies, data acquisition systems, electronic loads, SMUs, etc.).Compensation range for on-site CO applicants is $134,838-$179,784Compensation range for on-site WA applicants is $146,645-$195,526Compensation range for on-site CA applicants is $146,645-$195,526Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.BenefitsBenefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see

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