Nuclear Hardness & Survivability Engineer – Senior Member of Technical Staff
The Aerospace Corporation
Nuclear Hardness & Survivability Engineer – Senior Member of Technical Staff
The Aerospace Corporation
Space systems research, design, and advisory
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!
The Nuclear Hardness & Survivability (NH&S) departmentresideswithin MPD. Our staff includes technical leaders and subject matter experts in the areas of radiation survivability of electronic components/ hardware units in a natural andman-madespace environment. Ourexpertise, combined with modeling and analysis capabilities, enables NH&S to deliver trusted assessments and recommendations to national security space systems and commercial customers. Take this opportunity to apply to the Aerospace NH&S department for the opportunity to work oncutting edgescience with immediate mission impact.
The selected candidate willbe requiredto work full-time on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA
WhatYou’llBe Doing
Learn to performNuclear Hardness and Survivability (NH&S) analysis for satellite electronics units, subsystems, payloads, and missile systems
Understandtestplans and test reports for radiation testing of electronic components against requirements on total dose, displacement damage, prompt dose ratelatchup/upset, and single event effects
Learn to preparesurvivability analyses for space environments such as micrometeoroids, atomic oxygen, solar energetic particles, and single event effects
Understandplans and procedures forcomponentand box-level Flash X-ray testing
Learn to performradiation environment estimations using DTRA M&S tools (ASSIST, QPROMPT, DGBETS, GSCENARIO, PRPSIM, FAB4DA, EMREP, GAP-RF), testable hardware toolkit (THTk), FASTRAD, MCNP, SPENVIS, CREME96, GEANT4, Ansys Charge Plus, SIRE2, Warren and other radiation analysis tools
Review and understand radiation requirements and compliance at PDRs, CDRs, and other program reviews asrequired
Review ofindustry to review survivability/ radiation plans and implement best practices
What You Need to be Successful
MinimumRequirements:
Degree in physics, nuclear engineering, or other related degree
Five or more years of increasingly responsible and related engineeringexperience; Time spent obtaining advanced degree counts towards this.
Proficient programming with scientific computing languages likeMatlab, Mathematica, IDL, Python, or C++.
This position requires ability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if youhaveone or more of these:
Advanced Degree
Experience in Nuclear Hardness and Survivability
Knowledge of radiation effects on electric components and systems
Proven ability to review NH&S analyses andverifyNH&S requirements are met
ProficiencyaddressingSGEMPindesign and analysis of flight hardware
Skilled in performing radiation predictions using ASSIST,THTk, FASTRAD, MCNP, SPENVIS, CREME96orother radiation tools
Exposure to machine learning or artificial intelligence methods, and implementation experience
Background evaluating electronic components for space flight units
Expertisein electron/ proton/neutron/ photontransport analysis
Understanding of prompt dose effects
Active TS/SCI or Q clearance
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$106,300.00 - $159,500.00Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
Space systems research, design, and advisory
The Aerospace Corporation helps national security space programs through technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services. It provides engineering and acquisition management support to the Air Force, other Defense Department agencies, and civilian agencies. Its work covers launch system design and analysis, engineering, development, implications, and application, helping programs go from concept to tested systems. The company differentiates itself by focusing specifically on government space programs, offering independent technical expertise and mission-focused advisory services with a long history dating back to 1960, rather than competing primarily as a commercial contractor. Its goal is to enable reliable and secure space capabilities for national security by informing and guiding government programs from research through deployment.
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