Space Survivability/Radiation Effects Engineer 5

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Space Survivability/Radiation Effects Engineer 5 for a hybrid (onsite/remote) opportunity in El Segundo, CA.

Hybrid - 2 days a week onsite.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Active Secret Security Clearance is required for this position.
o Ten years of experience in space environments/radiation effects.
o Experience in dose rate testing, total ionizing dose testing, displacement damage testing, and SEE testing of electronics.
o Experience in prompt dose analysis of electronic units.
o Experience working on government contracts with nuclear effects environment requirements.
o Regular and predictable attendance is required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are seeking an Experienced Space Survivability/Radiation Effects Engineer to support natural and man-made radiation environment-related tasks through all satellite program phases. The successful candidate will interface with all technical disciplines in a team environment to trade factors such as survivability, cost, weight, and technical risk in arriving at the final design.

o Provide subject matter expertise in the technical area of nuclear radiation hardness on a large portfolio of space programs.
o Interface with program office representatives and system engineers representing other disciplines to ensure that radiation-related concerns are adequately addressed.
o Ensure that unit and system level designs appropriately consider radiation-related effects such as total dose, displacement damage, ELDRS, single event effects, internal charging, IEMP, SGEMP, and TREE.
o Perform and document unit and vehicle level analyses.
o Plan and conduct testing at the piece part, unit, and vehicle levels to support design and verify compliance with radiation-related requirements.
o Interface with personnel at various radiation test facilities across the country to advocate for required test time.

Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Experience with various pieces of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree with 14 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

WORK HOURS:
Full-Time/First Shift
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

ADDITIONAL:
Domestic travel required: up to 25% domestic.
Possible OT opportunities.
 
Job Number: 217353
Job Location: El Segundo, CA
Rate: Up to $113.05 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 03/05/2026
Last Updated: 03/06/2026
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Terry Jones
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: tjones@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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