Location
Seattle · On-site
Position Id
EB-1837535755
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Sr.Electrical Engineer - Radiation - Seattle WA - July 2026
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our client in the Seattle Area to lead radiation test campaigns, perform reliability analysis, and implement robust mitigation strategies.
Responsibilities:
Own radiation effects and reliability across spacecraft electrical systems-from early architecture through on-orbit operations
Define radiation and reliability requirements, translating mission environments into component- and system-level specifications
Plan and execute radiation test campaigns (heavy ion, proton, gamma/TID) for components including FPGAs, ASICs, power electronics, and COTS parts
Characterize and analyze Single Event Effects (SEE), Total Ionizing Dose (TID), and displacement damage; document results and drive design decisions
Develop and implement avionics reliability strategies, including redundancy, fault detection/isolation/recovery (FDIR), derating, and robustness in degraded modes
Model radiation environments for LEO missions and conduct system-level risk assessments and margin analyses
Partner cross-functionally with avionics, hardware, and software teams to ensure resilient, fault-tolerant system architectures
Drive radiation assurance and reliability processes across the full lifecycle-from design and qualification through launch and on-orbit operations
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
4+ years of experience in radiation effects, avionics reliability, or high-reliability electronics
Hands-on experience with radiation testing (SEE, TID) and familiarity with test methodologies and data analysis
Experience with reliability engineering methods (e.g., FMEA/FMECA, FTA, derating, WCCA)
Strong understanding of electronic components (FPGAs, ASICs, power systems, mixed-signal circuits) and failure mechanisms in harsh environments
Ability to translate test and analysis results into actionable design and system-level improvements
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related field
Experience designing, qualifying, or supporting spaceflight hardware (LEO, MEO, GEO, or deep space)
Deep expertise in Single Event Effects (SEU, SEL, SET) and practical mitigation techniques in digital and power systems
Familiarity with radiation environment and analysis tools (e.g., SPENVIS, OMERE, NOVICE) and standards (e.g., NASA, MIL-STD)
Experience with rad-hard or rad-tolerant design, component derating, and system-level trade studies under mass/power constraints
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