Nuclear Hardness, Survivability Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

. Perform Nuclear Hardness and Survivability (NH&S) analysis for satellite electronics units, subsystems, payloads, and missile systems .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,300 - $175,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Nuclear Hardness and Survivability analysis for satellite electronics, with proficiency in radiation testing and analysis tools. Strong background in evaluating electronic components for space environments and leading radiation testing campaigns.

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Nuclear Hardness And Survivability AnalysisRadiation Testing Campaign LeadershipScientific Computing Programming (Matlab, Python, C++)Radiation Analysis Tools (MCNP, GEANT4, SPENVIS)Government Standards Compliance (MIL-STD-3053, MIL-STD-3054)

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Hard Skills

Nuclear Hardness And Survivability AnalysisRadiation TestingScientific Computing (Matlab, Python, C++)Electron/Proton/X-Ray Transport AnalysisRadiation Environment Estimation

Tools & Technologies

DTRA M&S ToolsTestable Hardware Toolkit (THTk)FASTRADMCNPSPENVISCREME96GEANT4Ansys Charge PlusSIRE2Warren

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Space Flight UnitsRadiation Testing StandardsCOTS ElectronicsSurvivability AnalysisPrompt Dose Effects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ElectronFlashPythonRayC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform Nuclear Hardness and Survivability (NH&S) analysis for satellite electronics units, subsystems, payloads, and missile systems
Review test plans and test reports for radiation testing of electronic components against requirements on total dose, displacement damage, prompt dose rate latchup/upset, and single event effects
Prepare survivability analyses for space environments such as micrometeoroids, atomic oxygen, solar energetic particles, and single event effects
Review plans and procedures for component and box-level Flash X-ray testing
Calculate radiation environment estimations using DTRA M&S tools, testable hardware toolkit (THTk), FASTRAD, MCNP, SPENVIS, CREME96, GEANT4, Ansys Charge Plus, SIRE2, Warren, and other radiation analysis tools
Participate in program PDRs, CDRs, and other reviews as required to review radiation requirements and compliance
Engage with industry to review survivability/radiation plans and implement best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in physics, nuclear engineering, or other related degree
Six or more years of applicable professional industry experience required
Proficient programming with scientific computing languages like Matlab, Mathematica, IDL, Python, or C++.
Experience evaluating electronic components for space flight units or related experience
Capability in electron/proton/x-ray transport analysis or related experience
Demonstrated understanding of prompt dose effects
Track record reviewing NH&S analyses and ensuring NH&S requirements are met
Proven abilities leading radiation testing campaigns at the part, board, and box level
Exposure to applicable government standards (MIL-STD-3053, MIL-STD-3054, MIL-STD-3065, MDA-STD-001, SSC-S-014, SSC-S-016, MIL-STD-2169D)
Familiarity with COTS state of the art electronics and/or current radiation test facilities
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the U.S. government
U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect