Senior Nuclear Hardness and Survivability Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

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

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $151,300 - $226,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Nuclear Hardness and Survivability analyses for satellite electronics, with a strong background in radiation testing and compliance. Proficient in utilizing advanced radiation analysis tools and leading evaluations of electronic components for space flight applications.

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Nuclear Hardness And Survivability AnalysisRadiation Testing ComplianceDTRA M&S Tools ProficiencyElectron/Proton/X-Ray Transport AnalysisSecurity Clearance Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Radiation Environment EstimationSurvivability AnalysisPrompt Dose Effects UnderstandingSGEMP EvaluationRadiation Predictions

Soft Skills

LeadershipCustomer EngagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DTRA M&S ToolsTHTkFASTRADMCNPGEANT4Ansys Charge PlusSPENVISCREME96

Certifications & Qualifications

Active TS/SCI ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

Industry Keywords

Space EnvironmentsRadiation EffectsTest PlansIndustry ForumsSurvivability/Radiation Plans

Tech Stack

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ElectronFlashRayTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Nuclear Hardness and Survivability (NH&S) analyses 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 analysis for space environments such as micrometeoroids, atomic oxygen, solar energetic particles, and single event effects
Evaluate plans and procedures for component- and box-level Flash X-ray testing
Calculate radiation environment estimations using DTRA M&S tools, THTk, FASTRAD, MCNP, SPENVIS, CREME96, GEANT4, Ansys Charge Plus, SIRE2, Warren, and other radiation analysis tools
Participate in program PDRs, CDRs, and other reviews to assess radiation requirements and compliance
Promote engagement with industry and government to review survivability/radiation plans and implement best practices
Support customer engagements through domestic travel of up to 25%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters degree or higher in physics, nuclear engineering, electrical engineering or other related degree
10 or more years of related post-grad experience
Experience in electron/ proton/ x-ray transport analysis or related experience
Track record reviewing NH&S analyses and NH&S requirements compliance
Proven proficiency evaluating SGEMP as a design consideration of flight hardware or related experience
Documented capability of leading evaluation of electronic components for space flight units
Demonstrated thorough understanding of prompt dose effects
Willingness to travel domestically to support customer engagements, up to 25%
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the US government
U.S citizenship required to obtain a security clearance
Doctoral degree in physics, nuclear engineering, electrical engineer or other related degree (impressive/optional)
At least 15 years in Nuclear Hardness and Survivability (impressive/optional)
Demonstrated capability of performing radiation predictions using DTRA ASSIST, THTk, FAB4DA, FASTRAD, MCNP, GEANT4, Ansys Software Suite, SPENVIS, CREME96, ICEPIC and other radiation tools (impressive/optional)
Extensive expertise of radiation effects and interactions on electric components and materials (impressive/optional)
Deep experience planning, executing, and analyzing radiation test programs for parts against relevant radiation environments (impressive/optional)
Proven systems engineering experience with ability to apply to survivability questions (impressive/optional)
Participation in industry and government forums in the space community, including SPWG, JEDEC/SAE, HEART and IEEE groups (impressive/optional)
Active TS/SCI or Q clearance (impressive/optional)

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