Lead Radiation Engineer

We’re Hiring: Lead Radiation Effects Engineer

Ready to help build electronics tough enough for space?

A VC-backed space technology startup in Seattle is seeking a Lead Radiation Effects Engineer to own radiation assurance for advanced spaceborne radar systems. You’ll shape the strategy, lead test campaigns, and influence the design decisions that keep mission-critical hardware reliable in orbit.

What you’ll do:

• Own the radiation assurance strategy
• Model mission radiation environments and calculate margins
• Plan and execute SEE, TID, and displacement-damage testing
• Analyze results and recommend radiation mitigations
• Guide component selection, derating, and system architecture
• Build analysis and test-automation tools
• Support reliability reviews and on-orbit investigations

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years in radiation effects or high-reliability electronics
• Hands-on radiation test and qualification experience
• Knowledge of tools such as OMERE, SPENVIS, or CREME96
• Understanding of spacecraft electronics and schematics
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related field
• Python or MATLAB experience is a plus
• FPGA, ASIC, PCB, or system-reliability experience is highly valued

Seattle, WA — on-site
$185,000–$215,000 base salary + equity
Some travel required