Job Description
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Radiation Effects/Assurance Engineer to join our team in Manassas, VA. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of radiation testing for space applications, radiation effects, space environments, PCB board design, package design, high frequency digital technologies, mixed signal IC technologies, and electrical testing of RF and digital circuits. Our missions range from LEO, to GEO, to the moon, and further to Mars as well as Jupiter’s moons.
Responsibilities:
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Radiation Effects/Assurance Engineer to join our team in Manassas, VA. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of radiation testing for space applications, radiation effects, space environments, PCB board design, package design, high frequency digital technologies, mixed signal IC technologies, and electrical testing of RF and digital circuits. Our missions range from LEO, to GEO, to the moon, and further to Mars as well as Jupiter’s moons.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement radiation assurance plans and procedures for electronic packages and integrated circuits
- Conduct radiation assurance testing, including total dose, single event effects, proton testing, and neutron testing
- Calculate radiation error rates and determine the likelihood of radiation-induced failures
- Write test code in various programming environments (python, matlab, etc)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure radiation assurance requirements are met throughout the product development lifecycle
- The role will be ensuring the radiation hardness and reliability of electronic systems and components used in space and defense applications. The engineer will develop and implement radiation test strategies, perform testing, analyze test results, and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Willingness to travel
- Good understanding of electrical testing of digital circuits
- Strong knowledge of radiation environments, including space radiation belts, solar flares, and nuclear environments.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Knowledge of radiation effects on materials and components.
- Security clearance or the ability to get a security clearance is required
State/Province
Virginia
Salary Max Point
226035
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position
Top Secret/SCI
Shift
1st Shift
Union Job
None
Business Area
C4ISR Systems
City
Manassas
Job Posting Title
Senior Principal Radiation Effects Engineer
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Willingness to travel
- Good understanding of electrical testing of digital circuits
- Strong knowledge of radiation environments, including space radiation belts, solar flares, and nuclear environments.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Knowledge of radiation effects on materials and components.
- Security clearance or the ability to get a security clearance is required
Company
BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg
Postal Code
20110-4122
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Posting Requirements
Internal/External
Department
1CC_ES C4ISR Engineering
Country
United States
Job Family
Engineering
Preferred Skills and Education
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Board design experience for radiation test cards.
- Experience working in a defense company answering to Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDRs and CDRs).
- Experience communicating with Customers collaborating with requirements, testing and analysis.
Salary Min Point
132962
Travel Percentage
10%
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Typical Education and Experience
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
Job Category
Engineering & Technology
Physical location of the job
Hybrid
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes