Sr. Radiation Effects Test Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the charge for EEE parts-level, circuit-level, and system-level radiation effects testing that will directly impact all of Blue’s space missions.
• Your primary focuses will be efficiently planning/executing tests for the effects of total ionizing dose (TID), displacement damage dose (DDD), and single events (SEE).
• Experience with radiation test automation, data collection, and data processing is desirable.
• Experience leading others through radiation effects test and qualification is also desirable.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Nuclear Science, or related field with 7+ years of proven direct experience in radiation effects testing (TID, DDD, and SEE).
• Hands-on experience developing component test and measurement hardware for radiation effects test.
• Strong understanding of the effects of radiation on electronics.
• Strong grasp of basic and complex digital and analog circuitry (transistors, logic, memories, microcontrollers, FPGAs, etc.).
• Extensive experience with associated laboratory test equipment (power supplies, signal generators, SMUs, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Domestic travel required. Foreign travel possible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Python and/or NI LabView programming and embedded software.
• Experience with Altium, OrCAD, or similar ECAD PCB design software and ability to design custom PCBs for radiation test.
• Proficiency with the following programming languages, platforms, and protocols: C, SVN, Gitlab, SQL, I2C, SPI, VHDL/Verilog.
• Familiarity with US radiation test facilities.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of fundamental statistical methods.
• Experience with the use of commercial or automotive parts in a radiation environment.