Component Radiation Effects Engineer - Senior

Job Description
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The successful candidate will perform the radiation analysis and engineering efforts to establish the basis for the selection, development, evaluation, analysis, testing, and documentation of radiation effects in electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) parts and circuits for operational spacecraft and their payloads.

The Enterprise Assurance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers critical assurance disciplines that protect and enable people, data and missions. We provide a comprehensive approach to managing risk across the enterprise for current and future information environments where the business and missions execute. We apply the use of innovative tools and robust processes to ensure mission and business success.

What You'll Do:

• Be personally mentored, trained, and guided, one-on-one, by two Staff Consultant Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and a Technical Fellow SME (with over 60 years of combined direct Radiation Engineering experience) in the Mission Systems Assurance (MSA) Systems Radiation Effects and Charging Assurance department, to further your technical and professional development and grow your career.
• Perform, generate and be responsible for Total Ionization Dose (TID), Single Event Effects (SEE), and Displacement Damage Dose (DDD) radiation analysis reports in accordance with customer requirements or BAE standard practices.
• Review part lists against program requirements to assess radiation TID, SEE, DDD, and Enhanced Low Dose Rate Sensitivity (ELDRS).
• Support TID, SEE, and DDD radiation evaluation test campaigns of EEE parts for operational spaceflight hardware, including the development of radiation test plans and procedures, conducting radiation testing with laboratories and universities, and generating radiation analysis reports.
• Work closely with circuit-design teams and system-level teams to determine radiation impacts and ensure compliance to program radiation requirements.
• Review subcontracted electronics units for compliance to program radiation requirements and document the review summary and conclusions.
• Interface with program teams and program managers to ensure assigned tasks align with program schedule and delivery and employ strong presentation skills to convey radiation design risks at program milestone reviews.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• 4 or more years of continuous, related, progressive experience in the radiation effects of EEE parts.
• Experience with calculating and a strong fundamental understanding of radiation effects (TID, SEE, DDD, and ELDRS).
• Experience and a working knowledge of applicable industry and / or academic practices and standards in EEE parts and radiation effects.
• Experience writing clear and concise reports.
• Knowledge of test board design, test facilities, and data analysis is required.

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of document control systems, and the ability to learn other custom software tools.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, solid communication and presentations skills, and ability to lead group discussions.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across programs, between cross disciplinary teams, in front of different audiences, and with management.
• A current TS/SCI security clearance.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.