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Principal Radiation Effects Engineer

SpaceX is developing the technologies to enable human life on Mars and expand access to space. The Radiation Effects team is seeking a Principal Radiation Effects Engineer to lead radiation test, analysis, and mitigation efforts for avionics across multiple launch and spacecraft platforms, ensuring component and system reliability in extreme ionizing environments.

Skills

  • Radiation effects testing, modeling, and SEU analysis
  • Proficiency with avionics hardware, PCBA, and schematic interpretation
  • Scripting and automation for test hardware (Python or similar)
  • Full stack/web development basics (Python, SQL, JavaScript, HTML) for data tools
  • Strong mathematics and statistics for risk and data analysis
  • Experience with component reliability and procurement flow-down

Responsibilities

  • Provide radiation test and analysis results, requirements flow-down advice, and mitigation recommendations to cross-functional design and systems teams
  • Develop and maintain component radiation databases and applications for test-data access and analysis
  • Coordinate with supply chain, component reliability, and manufacturing to capture and disseminate radiation test data
  • Review product changes (PCNs) to maintain radiation qualification status
  • Define testing and reporting standards for component and flight PCBA radiation tests
  • Collaborate with circuit design, electronics manufacturing, and software teams to improve test coverage and design robustness
  • Recommend design and process improvements and establish procurement requirements for components
  • Ensure compliance with radiation safety and regulatory requirements during test campaigns

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics (required)
  • Advanced degree in a relevant field (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Accrued sick leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan and potential long-term incentives (stock/options)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and company discounts
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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November 16, 2025
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