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The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConsultingDefenseManufacturing
The Aerospace Corporation is an independent nonprofit organization that operates a federally funded research and development center dedicated to the space enterprise. Its teams provide objective technical analysis, engineering support, and strategic assessments for government, civil, and commercial customers. Work at The Aerospace Corporation spans space cybersecurity, satellite-system resilience, space safety, environmental satellite programs supported by agencies such as NOAA and NASA, orbital debris mitigation, and technologies that advance national space capabilities. The organization brings together expertise across aerospace, defense, consulting, and related technical fields, supporting employees working on complex challenges shaping the future of space.
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Nuclear Hardness and Survivability Engineer

Analyze radiation and survivability risks for satellite, missile, and space systems at The Aerospace Corporation. Review radiation testing, model space environments, and assess compliance for national security missions.

USUnited StatesCACaliforniaVAVirginia
$117,300 – $175,900 / year
On-siteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredEngineer
C++ElectronFlashPythonRay

Description

  • Analyze nuclear hardness and survivability for satellite electronics, subsystems, payloads, and missile systems.
  • Evaluate radiation test plans and reports against total dose, displacement damage, prompt dose, latchup and upset, and single-event effects requirements.
  • Assess survivability in space environments, including micrometeoroids, atomic oxygen, solar energetic particles, and single-event effects.
  • Review plans and procedures for component-level and box-level Flash X-ray testing.
  • Estimate radiation environments with DTRA modeling tools, THTk, FASTRAD, MCNP, SPENVIS, CREME96, GEANT4, Ansys Charge Plus, SIRE2, Warren, and other analysis tools.
  • Review radiation requirements and compliance at program PDRs, CDRs, and other reviews.
  • Work with industry partners to assess survivability and radiation plans and apply best practices.

Requirements

  • Degree in physics, nuclear engineering, or a related field.
  • At least six years of relevant professional industry experience.
  • Proficiency in scientific programming languages such as MATLAB, Mathematica, IDL, Python, or C++.
  • Experience assessing electronic components for spaceflight units or equivalent experience.
  • Capability in electron, proton, or X-ray transport analysis, or related experience.
  • Understanding of prompt dose effects.
  • Experience reviewing NH&S analyses and verifying compliance with NH&S requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead radiation testing campaigns at part, board, and box levels.
  • Exposure to government standards including MIL-STD-3053, MIL-STD-3054, MIL-STD-3065, MDA-STD-001, SSC-S-014, SSC-S-016, and MIL-STD-2169D.
  • Familiarity with commercial off-the-shelf advanced electronics and/or current radiation test facilities.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
  • Standard and alternative work schedules, with telework options.
  • 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits totaling 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on service, plus matching contributions; employees are eligible and vested upon hire.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Variable pay for exceptional contributions.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Professional development programs to support career growth.
  • Education assistance programs.
  • Inclusive workplace emphasizing teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

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