Senior Radiation Effects Engineer

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense SECRET security clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:As a Senior Radiation Effects Engineer, you will support the development and verification of radiation-resilient electronic components, circuits, subsystems, and systems for national security missions. Building on GDMS's heritage in high-reliability space electronics, you will help ensure that mission-critical designs meet allocated radiation survivability requirements through technically sound analysis, testing, and design recommendations.Working alongside electrical designers, systems engineers, reliability engineers, and test teams, you will independently execute defined engineering tasks and own assigned analyses and test activities with guidance from senior technical staff. This role offers hands-on technical responsibility, opportunities to influence design decisions, and continued development in radiation effects.We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:Demonstrated strength in radiation-effects analysis and testing, with a working understanding of radiation effects on semiconductor components, electronic circuits, and system functionsAbility to connect device-level susceptibility to circuit behavior and system performancePractical experience developing radiation test plans, selecting meaningful measurements, and interpreting experimental dataWhat sets you apart:Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycleCollaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for successThorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvementsStrong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutionsCommitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and othersIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovationOur Commitment to You:An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s securityFlexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and moreSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefitsWorkplace Options:This position is fully on-site or hybrid/flex as desiredThis position supports our Scottsdale, AZ campus Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range USD $149,902.00 - USD $166,298.00 /Yr. Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransJob SummaryID: 2026-75590Job Location: US-AZ-ScottsdaleRequired Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirementsCategory: Engineering-SystemsEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.