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Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is hiring: Pr./Sr. Pr. Radiation Engineer - Space Sy

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Virginia, MN, United States, 55792

Requisition ID: R10163442

  • Category: Engineering

  • Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America | Gilbert, Arizona, United States of America

  • Clearance Type: None

  • Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

  • Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

  • Travel Required: No

  • Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

  • Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future.

Northrop Grumman needs Radiation Effects & Survivability (RES) engineers to team up and help lead the RES design, development, and analysis of complex electronic products for space systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Radiation Analysis for satellite electronic systems

  • Testing radiation capability of electronic parts & components (e.g. low & prompt dose rates exposure, gamma irradiation, energetic electrons & protons, neutrons, and heavy ions bombardment)

  • Radiation predictions using SPENVIS, CREME96, OMERE, FastRad, Shieldose2, and other radiation analysis tools

  • Radiation effects on materials and degradation

  • Interface with multiple disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, EMI/EMC/ESD, contamination, procurement, subcontractors, manufacturing, and testing

  • Prepare and present technical reports for internal and external customers

  • Determine and/or derive radiation requirements and compliance in program meetings and design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.)

  • Analyze Single Event Effects and calculate rates for Burnouts, Latchups, Ruptures, Upsets and Transients in electronic circuits

  • Propose and validate circuit design mitigations to reduce or eliminate risk of Single Event Effects failure

  • Calculate Radiation Design Margins (RDM) analysis

  • Displacement Damage Dose impact on optoelectronics

  • Deep Charging (Internal Electron Flux) applied to spacecraft component boxes and external harnesses

  • Spacecraft radiation modeling & radiation shielding evaluation

Basic Qualifications:

  • Principal Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, or Masters Degree

  • Senior Principal Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a STEM discipline with 9 years of experience, Masters Degree with 7 years experience or PhD with 4 years experience

  • Three years Radiation Effects & Survivability experience

  • Proficient with Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Teams (MS 365)

  • Must have US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or closely related technical discipline

  • Knowledge of physics associated with radiation effects in semiconductor devices

  • Experience with radiation models & tools like AE8/AP8, IRENE, CRÈME96, OMERE, SPENVIS, etc.

  • Experience with defense and aerospace industry practices, and programmatic skills supporting BOE, RFP, ROM, CAM, WBS, Risk assessments.

  • CAD modeling experience with Creo Parametric

  • Current or Active Top Secret Clearance with existing SCI eligibility

Salary Range: $92,600 - $160,900

Salary Range 2: $114,900 - $199,600

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.

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.

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