Systems Engineer (Radiation)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible possible.

SSSD is seeking a Systems Engineer (Level 2) to act as a Radiation Effects & Survivability Engineer that will be responsible for hardening electronic systems against Natural Space Radiation Effects and both Endo- and Exo-Atmospheric Nuclear Weapon Effects. The Radiation Effects & Survivability Engineer works in close coordination with Program Radiation Effects and/or Nuclear Hardness & Survivability (NH&S) Leads as well as electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to analyze and test devices, designs, and systems across a variety of environments and systems including Satellites, Missiles, etc.

The Systems Engineer (Level 2) is expected to be a self-starter, have excellent communication and time management skills, and build strong mentoring relationships with Senior engineers. This role will be fully onsite in Redondo Beach, CA.

This requisition is contingent upon capturing program award(s), acquiring and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding, and obtaining and maintaining the necessary clearance(s) prior to start date.

The Systems Engineer will mitigate against effects from any of the following areas:

Natural Space Environment Threats such as:

-Space Radiation Effects, including Single Event Effects (Upset, Latchup, Burnout, Transients, Functional Interrupts, etc.) from Heavy Ions, Protons, Galactic Cosmic Rays, Solar Flares, Electron/Protons Total Dose and Displacement Damage, etc.

-Space Survivability Threats, including Micrometeoroids, Orbital Debris, Atomic Oxygen, and UV degradation.

Hostile Nuclear Weapon Threats such as:

-Transient Radiation Effects in Electronics, comprising Total Dose, Displacement Damage and Prompt Dose Upset, Latchup, Burnout, and Transient effects from X-Ray, Gamma Ray, Neutron Environments

-EMP effects from environments such as High-Altitude EMP, Source Region EMP, Dispersed EMP, System-Generated EMP, Internal EMP, etc.

-Mechanical effects such as X-Ray Thermomechanical Shock, Plated Debris, Ground Shock, Thermal blast, Overpressure, Dust & Debris, Fallout, Scintillation, etc.

Essential Functions:

-Environment Analysis such as Environment Calculation/Derivation and Modeling, Radiation Transport, etc.

-Electrical Design Analysis such as Circuit Design/Simulation, Device Evaluations, Parameter Degradation Analysis and Derating Development, Circumvention & Recovery, Photocurrent Transient Protection and Burnout Mitigations, etc.

-Mechanical Design Analysis such as Material and Coating Selections, Shielding and Shadowing Analyses, CAD review, etc.

-Cable & Harness Design Analysis such as Shield and Dielectric Material Selections, SGEMP Drive Current and Pin Threat Calculations, etc.

-Reliability Analysis such as SEE Rate Calculations, Ground Intervention Impacts, Availability Impacts, SEE Criticality Analyses, FIT Rate Contributions, etc.

-Test Support such as Test Planning, Parameter/Condition Selection, Test Circuit Development, Irradiations or tests for various effects (e.g. Total Dose, Displacement Damage, Prompt Dose Rate, Single Event Effect, Current Injection, Pulsed Power), Data Analysis and Reporting, etc.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2 Systems Engineer:

-Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2+ years of engineering experience OR

-Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline

-Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Govt. DoD Secret Clearance prior to start date.

-Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

-Master’s Degree or higher, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or another closely related technical discipline

-Experience with any of the following is highly preferred:

-Standards and handbooks: MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-1766, MIL-STD-3053, MDA-STD-001, MIL-HDBK-814, MIL-HDBK-815, MIL-HDBK-816, MIL-HDBK-817, EM-1, DTRA Redbook and/or Bluebook

-Environment Prediction Tools: AE9/AP9, CREME96, SPENVIS, ORDEM, KESSLER

-Transport Tools and Codes: MCNP/Attila4MC, NOVICE, Testable Hardware Toolkit (THTk), CEPXS, PUFF-TFT, THOR, XTERRA, TRIM/SRIM, SREMPTAPS, ITS, WinGS

-Software languages and environments: Python, Fortran, Java, C++, C#, SQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript, ASP.NET, Visual Basic, LabWindows

-Experience with hardening against Hostile Radiation, EMP (with emphasis on SGEMP), and Mechanical Effects

-Experience with developing Natural Radiation & Survivability Analyses

-Knowledge of the semiconductor device physics associated with radiation effects

-Active US Govt. DoD Top Secret clearance and/or active SCI access at time of application

This requisition is contingent upon capturing program award(s), acquiring and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding, and obtaining and maintaining the necessary clearance(s) prior to start date.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

-401k

-Educational Assistance

-Life Insurance

-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

-Paid Time Off

-Health & Wellness Resources

-Employee Discounts

-Flexible Schedules: For example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

-For more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits.

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Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.