Radiation Effects Test Engineer II

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE) supporting Blue Origins mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future shared solutions and standards simplicity and lower costs and manufacturable design.

Enterprise Engineering: This role is part of Enterprise Engineering where we provide technical standards tools processes training and subject matter expertise for product engineering and manufacturing. EE allows all Blue Origin business units to benefit from commonly used capabilities hardware and software and assists business units in identifying selecting and training engineers from both inside and outside the organization.

As part of a small passionate and accomplished team of experts in the Systems and Avionics Center of Excellence you will study develop and execute validation and verification strategies for avionics hardware used to successfully launch Blue Origin missions. You will share in the teams impact on all aspects of space vehicle and rocket engine design test integration and operation.

Further as an integral part of our highly trained team of Radiation Engineers you will lead the charge for EEE parts-level circuit-level and system-level radiation effects testing that will directly impact all of Blues space missions. Your primary focuses will be understanding our missions electronic platforms deriving the required radiation testing needs and 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 are highly desirable.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 Blues radiation test database.
• Contribute to improvements in Blues in-house radiation test capabilities and laboratory.
• Advise program personnel on parts selection and test procedures.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering Physics Computer Science Nuclear Science or related field with 2 years of proven direct radiation experience in design analysis and/or testing.
• Direct hands-on experience performing component/system radiation effects test and employing measurement hardware.
• Basic understanding of the effects of radiation on electronics.
• Electrical engineering fundamentals basic digital and analog circuit fundamentals and familiarity with associated laboratory equipment.
• Domestic travel required. Foreign travel possible.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in related engineering or technical field with 3 years of direct experience in radiation design analysis and testing of avionics hardware for operation in radiation environments.
• Experience with any of Python and/or NI LabView programming and embedded software.
• Experience with the following programming languages platforms and protocols: C SVN Gitlab SQL I2C SPI.
• Basic electronics lab skills include 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 one or more standard radiation environment modeling tools including but not limited to IRENE OMERE SIRE2 SPENVIS OLTARIS CREME96 SAPPHIRE ESP or PSYCHIC.
• Experience with one or more radiation transport codes including but not limited to NOVICE FASTRAD SHIELDOSE2 GEANT4 or MCNP.
• Experience with the use of commercial or automotive parts in a radiation environment.

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $99201.00 - $138880.35

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only) vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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% and an Education Support Program.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust equality and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal state and local laws including the Washington Fair Chance Act the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origins Affirmative Action Plans or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process please contact us at . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

Required Experience:

IC