Avionics Radiation Hardness Assurance Engineer
Overview
We seek a professional to lead radiation assurance initiatives for deep space missions at NASA Johnson Space Center. This role involves driving radiation testing and analysis to ensure system survivability across mission environments. The ideal candidate thrives in collaborative settings and contributes to groundbreaking space exploration efforts.
What You'll Do11
- 1Drive critical decision-making processes for radiation testing and analysis
- 2Derive part performance classification and taxonomy for radiation environments
- 3Tailor RHA requirements based on mission MEAL factors and risk posture
- 4Bound stochastic and deterministic electronics failure modes from space radiation
- 5Collaborate with design engineers and stakeholders to evaluate hardware impacts
- 6Prepare radiation test plans and present findings to technical teams
- 7Analyze schematics to assess upstream and downstream hardware impacts
- 8Recommend design improvements and data collection strategies
- 9Adapt to technical challenges involving industrial and automotive components in space
- 10Work directly with technicians and engineers across diverse projects
- 11Report to Electronics and Electrical Section Manager within a large engineering group
Requirements11
- 1Zero years of relevant experience or MS/PhD with related degree
- 2Bachelor's degree in Electrical Materials Aerospace Nuclear Engineering Physics
- 3Technical knowledge of radiation effects in microelectronics and avionics systems
- 4Familiarity with RHA activities for analog digital power systems
- 5Experience assessing EEEE parts and radiation-induced failures
- 6Ability to lead screening and characterization of heavy ion proton and laser SEE
- 7Design and repair radiation test setups including specialized laboratory equipment
- 8Preference for experience with embedded systems IoT power electronics battery systems
- 9Familiarity with systems engineering integration and MBSE tools
- 10Proficiency in statistical analysis Poisson Markov Gaussian methods
- 11Strong adaptability to changing priorities and technical challenges
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