Radiation Test Engineer I/II/I

Unclassified - Centennial, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Centennial, CO

About the position

Radiation Test Engineers are responsible for testing piece parts in support of larger SEAKR programs and future development plans. SEAKR uses Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) parts in various space applications with high reliability and performance records. The Radiation Test Engineer will test both analog and digital parts of various complexities for both long term and instantaneous effects using radiation requirements from various programs. These radiation tests require recreating key features of radiation effects using various labs and facilities for electronic component characteristics with an understanding of the application specific use of that component in the program. Radiation Test Engineers must understand the effects of a radiation environment on those characteristics, as well as Single Event Effects, and Prompt Dose effects. The Radiation Test Engineer will assist in development of statements of work, designing test boards, writing test plans, and performing testing in a radiation environment. The Engineer will also extract data from the part, perform the test report, and deliver the data. Testing commonly requires the development and modification of software coding to assist in timely interface with the test solutions, along with software development for tools needed to improve practices and team efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Test piece parts in support of larger SEAKR programs and future development plans.
• Conduct radiation tests on both analog and digital parts of various complexities.
• Recreate key features of radiation effects using various labs and facilities.
• Understand the application-specific use of components in programs.
• Assist in the development of statements of work and design test boards.
• Write test plans and perform testing in a radiation environment.
• Extract data from tested parts and prepare test reports.
• Develop and modify software coding to interface with test solutions.
• Create software tools to improve practices and team efficiency.

Requirements

• Understanding of radiation environments and their effects on electronic components.
• Experience with testing analog and digital components under radiation conditions.
• Ability to design test boards and write comprehensive test plans.
• Familiarity with software development for testing tools and solutions.
• Knowledge of Single Event Effects and Prompt Dose effects.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) parts in space applications.
• Familiarity with data extraction and reporting in a testing environment.
• Proficiency in coding for test solutions.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Professional development opportunities.