Radiation Effects Test Engineer III

$110,055 - $154,077/Yr

Blue Origin - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Radiation Effects Test Engineer III at Blue Origin plays a crucial role in leading radiation effects testing for electronic platforms used in space missions. This position involves developing custom test setups, software for data collection, and maintaining a radiation test database, all while ensuring the safety and reliability of avionics hardware in radiation environments. The engineer will work closely with various teams to derive testing needs and execute tests that impact the success of space missions.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom radiation test setups.
• Develop custom software for test data collection and processing.
• Document radiation test plans and results.
• Interface with radiation test facilities to schedule and perform tests.
• Maintain Blue's radiation test database.
• Contribute to improvements in Blue's in-house radiation test capabilities and laboratory.
• Advise program personnel on parts selection and test procedures.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Nuclear Science, or related field with 5+ years of proven direct radiation experience in design, analysis, and/or testing.
• Direct hands-on experience developing component test and measurement hardware in an automated and reproducible manner.
• Basic understanding of the effects of radiation on electronics.
• Electrical engineering fundamentals, basic digital and analog circuit fundamentals, and familiarity with associated laboratory equipment.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships across teams, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduate degree 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 Python and/or NI LabView programming and embedded software.
• Proficiency with programming languages, platforms, and protocols: C, SVN, Gitlab, SQL, I2C, SPI.
• Basic electronics lab skills including soldering, harnessing, use of oscilloscope, multimeter, and logic analyzer.
• Familiarity with basic and complex discrete and integrated circuits (transistors, logic, memories, microcontrollers, FPGAs, etc.).
• Willingness to expand capabilities into system radiation analysis and circuit design guidance for radiation-tolerant systems.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of fundamental statistical methods.
• Experience with standard radiation environment modeling tools, including IRENE, OMERE, SIRE2, SPENVIS, OLTARIS, CREME96, SAPPHIRE, ESP, or PSYCHIC.
• Experience with radiation transport codes, including NOVICE, FASTRAD, SHIELDOSE2, GEANT4, or MCNP.
• Experience with the use of commercial or automotive parts in a radiation environment.

Benefits

• 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%.
• 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 designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.