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Radiation Effects Test Engineer II

Blue Origin logoBlue Origin$99,201–$138,880/yrGreater Seattle AreaFull timePosted 1mo ago
  • US citizenship

About the job

## Application close date Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.

Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. As an integral part of our highly trained team of Radiation Engineers, you will help lead the charge for EEE parts-level, circuit-level, and system-level radiation effects testing that will directly impact all of Blue’s space missions.

Your primary focuses will be understanding our missions’ electronic platforms, deriving the required radiation testing needs, and efficiently planning/executing tests for the effects of total ionizing dose (TID), displacement damage dose (DDD), and single events (SEE).

Experience with radiation test automation, data collection, and data processing are highly desirable. ## Responsibilities include but are not limited to - Develop custom radiation test setups. - Develop custom software for test data collection and processing. - Document radiation test plans and results. - Interface with radiation test facilities to schedule and perform tests. - Maintain Blue’s radiation test database. - Contribute to improvements in Blue’s in-house radiation test capabilities and laboratory. - Advise program personnel on parts selection and test procedures. ## Minimum Qualifications - B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Nuclear Science, or related field with 2+ years of proven direct radiation experience in design, analysis, and/or testing. - Direct hands-on experience performing component/system radiation effects test and employing measurement hardware. - Basic understanding of the effects of radiation on electronics. - Electrical engineering fundamentals, basic digital and analog circuit fundamentals, and familiarity with associated laboratory equipment. - Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships across teams, and contribute to our inclusive culture. - Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. - Domestic travel required.

Foreign travel possible. ## Preferred Qualifications - Graduate degree in related engineering or technical field with 3+ years of direct experience in radiation design, analysis, and testing of avionics hardware for operation in radiation environments. - Experience with any of Python and/or NI LabView programming and embedded software. - Experience with the following programming languages, platforms, and protocols: C, SVN, Gitlab, SQL, I2C, SPI. - Basic electronics lab skills include soldering, harnessing, use of oscilloscope, multimeter, and logic analyzer. - Familiarity with basic and complex discrete and integrated circuits (transistors, logic, memories, microcontrollers, FPGAs, etc.) - Willingness to expand capabilities into system radiation analysis and circuit design guidance for radiation-tolerant systems. - Demonstrated understanding and application of fundamental statistical methods. - Experience with one or more standard radiation environment modeling tools, including but not limited to IRENE, OMERE, SIRE2, SPENVIS, OLTARIS, CREME96, SAPPHIRE, ESP, or PSYCHIC. - Experience with one or more radiation transport codes, including but not limited to NOVICE, FASTRAD, SHIELDOSE2, GEANT4, or MCNP. - Experience with the use of commercial or automotive parts in a radiation environment. ## Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35 ## Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements?

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. ## Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. ## Background Check - Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check - Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation - Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. - Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical ## Benefits - Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. - Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week) - Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. - Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. ## Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force.

Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.

We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here . ## Affirmative Acti

From Blue Origin's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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