Radiation & Components Engineer

• Evaluating the radiation environment based on our mission profiles
• Evaluating and mitigating the impact of this radiation environment on electronic components
• Selecting components compliant with the radiation, thermal and mechanical environments

Key Responsibilities

• Radiation Environment Evaluation : 
  • Evaluate the radiation environment based on the mission profiles (orbits, mission duration, …).
• Radiation Analysis and Mitigation:
  • Conduct radiation analysis on electronic components and systems to identify potential vulnerabilities.
  • Develop and implement strategies to mitigate the effects of radiation, including shielding, redundancy, and error correction techniques.
• Component Selection and Testing:
  • Evaluate and select electronic components suitable for operation in radiation-intensive environments, taking into account the other environmental constraints (mechanical and thermal environment)
  • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure components meet specified radiation requirements.
  • Perform testing and qualification of components for radiation resistance.
• System Design:
  • Contribute to the design of electronic systems for space, aerospace, or other high-radiation environments.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Establish and implement quality assurance processes to verify the characteristics of components and systems.
  • Develop testing protocols to validate the performance of components and systems in simulated radiation environments.
  • Monitor and manage product change notifications (PCNs) from component suppliers, assessing their impact on current and future systems.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, systems engineers, and project managers.
  • Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Documentation:
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation related to radiation analysis, component selection, and system design.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Learning:
  • Stay abreast of industry advancements and emerging technologies in electronics compatible with radiation environment
  • Continuously improve and update knowledge and skills related to radiation and components engineering.

What we would love to see from you

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. 
• Proven experience in radiation analysis and mitigation for electronic systems.
• Familiarity with space and aerospace industry standards and requirements.
• Proficiency in relevant simulation tools and software.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with FPGA and ASIC design for applications operating in a radiation environment
• Knowledge of relevant standards such as MIL-STD-883, and ECSS standards.
• Familiarity with radiation testing facilities and methodologies.
• Previous experience in the space or aerospace industry.

Why you should join us

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind 
• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them  
• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?