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 assurance and packaging 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.

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.

* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.*

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 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

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Masters degree in Radiation Assurance Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in radiation assurance engineering, with a focus on space, nuclear, or defense applications.

• Rapid learning curve

• Familiarity with various laboratory radiation sources, such as protons, neutrons, and heavy ions.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Knowledge of radiation safety protocols and regulations.

• Experience with radiation testing equipment and software.

• Strong understanding of electronics, circuit design, and system architecture.

• Familiarity with radiation shielding and protection techniques.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Senior Principal Radiation Assurance Engineer (Hybrid)

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