Principal Hardware Radiation Test Engineer

Radiation EngineerThe Radiation Engineer assesses and mitigates the impact of radiation on the performance of a system. This assessment could be in the form of analysis of environments, transport of those environments through system enclosures, modeling the interaction or radiation with components and sensors, or testing of components and sensors. Typical systems and components include inertial navigation systems, inertial sensors (accelerometers and gyroscopes), MEMS devices, ASICs, fiber optics, and other electronic components. The ideal candidate would have deep experience with all aspects of radiation testing including planning, hardware and software development, coordinating test logistics, executing tests, and reporting on results.

The role will require working with one or more teams in helping programs evaluate, refine, and validate components and hardware designs intended to operate in extremely challenging environments. Travel to support testing and other efforts will be required for this position. Less than 25% in a given year is expected. Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.Duties/ResponsibilitiesSupport engineering decisions based on radiation effects on overall system performance.Design harden and verify the performance of systems across multiple radiation effects, including dose rate, total ionizing dose (TID), neutron displacement damage (NDD), and single event effects (SEE).Support interdisciplinary teams to ensure that radiation hardening is maintained across the product lifecycle.Independently drive solutions to complex problems - develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.Sustained record of successful task leadership. Identifies risks and develops and executes mitigation strategies for them.Demonstrated ability to lead medium-sized teams (5-10 people). Reliably aligns team towards program goals and builds trust within the team.Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to perform advanced radiation effects analyses.Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical challenges and disciplines.Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies for them.Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers.Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.Actively mentors. Recognizes strengths and weaknesses in others and provides thoughtful constructive feedback.Skills/AbilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members. Program leadership, and non-technical personnel.Excellent analytical skills to support modeling and analysis tasks.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, especially with regard to planning critical test and analysis activities.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.Solid understanding of radiation interactions with materials and devices.Education Requires a Bachelor's in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or other relevant field. A Master's degree, or PhD is preferred.Experience 7-10 years Radiation Engineering or related experience.Job Location - City: OdonJob Location - State: IndianaJob Location - Postal Code: 47562The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $245,000.00.Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact