Space Survivability/Radiation Effects Engineer 5

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Space Survivability/Radiation Effects Engineer 5 for a hybrid (onsite/remote) opportunity in El Segundo, CA. Hybrid - 2 days a week onsite. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): o Active Secret Security Clearance is required for this position. o Ten years of experience in space environments/radiation effects. o Experience in dose rate testing, total ionizing dose testing, displacement damage testing, and SEE testing of electronics. o Experience in prompt dose analysis of electronic units. o Experience working on government contracts with nuclear effects environment requirements. o Regular and predictable attendance is required. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: We are seeking an Experienced Space Survivability/Radiation Effects Engineer to support natural and man-made radiation environment-related tasks through all satellite program phases. The successful candidate will interface with all technical disciplines in a team environment to trade factors such as survivability, cost, weight, and technical risk in arriving at the final design. o Provide subject matter expertise in the technical area of nuclear radiation hardness on a large portfolio of space programs. o Interface with program office representatives and system engineers representing other disciplines to ensure that radiation-related concerns are adequately addressed. o Ensure that unit and system level designs appropriately consider radiation-related effects such as total dose, displacement damage, ELDRS, single event effects, internal charging, IEMP, SGEMP, and TREE. o Perform and document unit and vehicle level analyses. o Plan and conduct testing at the piece part, unit, and vehicle levels to support design and verify compliance with radiation-related requirements. o Interface with personnel at various radiation test facilities across the country to advocate for required test time. Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): o Experience with various pieces of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers REQUIRED EDUCATION: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree with 14 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. WORK HOURS: Full-Time/First Shift 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM ADDITIONAL: Domestic travel required: up to 25% domestic. Possible OT opportunities. HYB

Created: 2026-03-08