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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Radiation Effects Test Engineer - Orlando

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on enabling human life on Mars through advanced technologies. The Radiation Effects Test Engineer will ensure avionics hardware performance in extreme radiation environments, supporting design and system engineers in testing and analysis.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support a cross-discipline team of design and system engineers, while providing radiation test, automation, and reporting

Develop, implement, and troubleshoot complex test systems

Prepare and fully execute test plans and analysis for single event effect, total ionizing dose, and displacement damage dose

Perform testing to characterize parts and assemblies for their total ionizing dose and single event effect (protons and heavier ions) sensitivities

Perform root-cause analysis of test failures, and communicate recommended actions

Implement process controls through the form of procedural documentation and test system automation

Qualification

Radiation effects testingPython programmingC++ programmingSQL programmingDigital circuit designAnalog circuit designRoot-cause analysisAnalytical skillsCommunicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or physics

2+ years of experience in the radiation effects field

Experience programming in Python

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones

This role will be based onsite in Orlando, FL

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Previous work experience in radiation effects including modeling, testing, and/or analysis

Strong programming skill (Python, C++, or SQL)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in design and/or analysis of digital and analog circuits

Ability to identify failures in radiation testing and knowledge on how to mitigate common failure mechanisms induced by ionizing radiation

Experience with systems requiring resistance to ionizing dose including total ionizing dose testing, analysis to predict dose on orbit and familiarity with common problems and vulnerabilities to total ionizing dose

Experience developing tests for microprocessors, ASICs, or FPGAs

Experience with testing RF or optical interface devices

Familiarity and comfort with avionics hardware spanning integrated circuits, PCBA boards, sensors/transducers, functional troubleshooting and defect detection

Familiarity and comfort with hardware blueprints/schematics and circuit functions based on designs

Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality