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Cesium Astro

Radiation Effects Engineer II

Westminster, CO$113k–$136kfull-timemidAdded 3 days ago

About this role

CesiumAstro is hiring a Radiation Effects Engineer II to lead the radiation hardness assurance program for satellite and aerospace communication systems. You'll perform environment analysis, testing, and risk management while presenting technical reviews to customers and supporting business proposals.

What you'll do

  • Lead radiation hardness assurance program development and execution
  • Conduct radiation environment analysis for LEO and deep-space applications
  • Design and manage radiation testing programs for space-qualified components
  • Perform risk assessment and mitigation for radiation-induced failures
  • Present engineering design reviews to customers and leadership
  • Contribute to proposal writing and technical documentation

What they're looking for

  • Radiation effects and hardness assurance expertise
  • Space environment analysis
  • Single event effects (SEE) testing and analysis
  • Total ionizing dose (TID) assessment
  • Modern semiconductor device knowledge
  • Technical presentation and communication
  • Risk management methodologies
  • Proposal and documentation writing
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Cesium Astro

Cesium Astro develops advanced hardware and systems for aerospace applications including satellites, UAVs, and rocket propulsion platforms. The company is hiring for specialized engineering roles including FPGA engineers, wire harness designers, turbomachinery engineers, and software project engineers to support its satellite and spacecraft development.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience developing radiation hardness assurance programs for space systems—what orbits and application classes have you supported?
  • How do you approach selecting appropriate radiation testing standards and methodologies for LEO versus deep-space missions?