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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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Senior Nuclear Hardness and Survivability Engineer — Chantilly, Onsite

Lead nuclear hardness and survivability assessments for satellite, payload, and missile systems at The Aerospace Corporation. Review radiation tests, model space environments, and assess requirements compliance.

USUnited StatesCACaliforniaVAVirginia
$151,300 – $226,900 / year
On-siteFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredEngineer
ElectronFlashRayTypeScript

Description

  • Lead nuclear hardness and survivability analyses for satellite electronics, subsystems, payloads, and missile systems.
  • Review radiation test plans and reports for electronic components, including total dose, displacement damage, prompt dose rate latchup and upset, and single-event effects.
  • Assess survivability in space environments, including micrometeoroids, atomic oxygen, solar energetic particles, and single-event effects.
  • Evaluate plans and procedures for component- and box-level Flash X-ray testing.
  • Estimate radiation environments with DTRA modeling and simulation tools, THTk, FASTRAD, MCNP, SPENVIS, CREME96, GEANT4, Ansys Charge Plus, SIRE2, Warren, and other radiation analysis software.
  • Join program PDRs, CDRs, and other reviews to evaluate radiation requirements and compliance.
  • Engage with industry and government partners to review survivability and radiation plans and apply best practices.
  • Travel domestically up to 25% to support customer engagements.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or higher in physics, nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of relevant post-graduate experience.
  • Experience with electron, proton, or X-ray transport analysis, or related work.
  • A track record reviewing NH&S analyses and checking compliance with NH&S requirements.
  • Proficiency evaluating SGEMP as a design consideration for flight hardware, or related experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead evaluation of electronic components for spaceflight units.
  • Thorough understanding of prompt dose effects.
  • Willingness to travel domestically up to 25% for customer engagements.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Preferred: Doctorate in physics, nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
  • Preferred: At least 15 years of experience in nuclear hardness and survivability.
  • Preferred: Experience predicting radiation with DTRA ASSIST, THTk, FAB4DA, FASTRAD, MCNP, GEANT4, Ansys Software Suite, SPENVIS, CREME96, ICEPIC, and other radiation tools.
  • Preferred: Extensive knowledge of radiation effects and interactions with electronic components and materials.
  • Preferred: Substantial experience planning, conducting, and analyzing radiation test programs for parts against relevant radiation environments.
  • Preferred: Systems engineering experience applied to survivability questions.
  • Preferred: Participation in space-industry forums, including SPWG, JEDEC/SAE, HEART, and IEEE groups.
  • Preferred: Active TS/SCI or Q clearance.
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Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans.
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
  • Standard and alternative work schedules, including 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 immediately 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.