Radiation Effects Engineer

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts in the Systems and Avionics Center of Excellence, 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:

• Analyze impacts of space radiation on avionics and materials (SEE rates, testing requirements, and failure analysis)
• Incorporate radiation effects test data and analysis results into avionics designs
• Generate thorough part-level, circuit-level, and system-level radiation effects analysis documentation
• Contribute to group-, program-, and company-wide knowledgebase for radiation effects on avionics and materials

Qualifications:

• B.S. (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Nuclear Science, or related field
• Noteworthy experience in the following:
  • design, analysis, and/or testing for radiation effects on electronics and materials
  • application of fundamental statistical methods
  • presenting radiation requirements, results, and plans to peers and customers to meet program/customer needs
• Familiarity with the following:
  • the effects of ionizing/non-ionizing radiation on electronics
  • basic and complex discrete and integrated circuits (transistors, logic, memories, microcontrollers, FPGAs, etc.)
  • industry-standard radiation effects analyses (environment definition, SEECA, TID analysis, DDD analysis, etc.)
  • radiation effects testing (SEE, TID, DDD)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal oversight regarding radiation effects on electronics
• Domestic travel required. Foreign travel possible.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in similar role or background
• Experience in the following:
  • the use of commercial or automotive parts in a radiation environment
  • producing detailed program-deliverable documentation (control plans, test plans/reports, design reviews, system-level analyses, etc.)
  • performing or overseeing electrical circuit analysis and implementation of radiation effects mitigations
  • standard radiation environment modeling tools (ex: IRENE, OMERE, SIRE2, SPENVIS, OLTARIS, CREME96, SAPPHIRE, ESP/PSYCHIC)
  • radiation transport and other analysis tools (ex: MCNP, NOVICE, FASTRAD, GEANT4, OLTARIS)
• Familiarity with the following:
  • radiation assessments and mitigation for human space crews
  • radiation effects on spacecraft materials
  • laboratory equipment for radiation effects test (power supplies, data acquisition systems, electronic loads, SMUs, etc.)
  • rad-tolerant and rad-hard offerings of space electronics providers
• Proficiency with the following programming languages, platforms, and protocols: Python, C, Gitlab, SQL, I2C, SPI
• Basic electronics lab skills include soldering; use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers

 

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $81,313.00 - $113,837.85
CO applicants is $74,537.00 - $104,351.10
WA applicants is $81,313.00 - $113,837.85

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’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 an 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 Regulations

Applicants 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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.