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Blue Origin · Seattle, WA · Electronics · first seen 2026-09-12
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About the role

As Senior Radiation Effects Test Engineer in Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), you will lead EEE parts-level, circuit-level, and system-level radiation effects testing that directly impacts all Blue Origin space missions. You'll plan and execute tests for total ionizing dose (TID), displacement damage dose (DDD), and single events (SEE), with emphasis on automation and data processing.

What you will do

  • Develop radiation test plans and reports (TID, DDD, SEE) in line with industry standards.
  • Perform and lead radiation tests at external facilities (up to 25% travel).
  • Develop custom radiation test setups with emphasis on automated data collection and processing.
  • Evaluate radiation test data and advise parts selection based on mission radiation hardness requirements.
  • Lead program personnel through test procedures to meet cost and schedule constraints.
  • Serve as technical reference and mentor to Blue teammates on industry test standards and best practices for parts of all technology types (CMOS, bipolar, BiCMOS, GaN, GaAs, etc.).
  • Maintain radiation team capabilities in line with state-of-the-industry standards.

Minimum qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Nuclear Science, or related field with 7+ years of proven direct experience in space radiation effects testing (TID, DDD, and SEE).
  • Hands-on experience developing component test and measurement hardware for radiation effects test.
  • Strong grasp of the effects of radiation on electronics.
  • Strong grasp of basic and complex digital and analog circuitry.
  • Extensive experience with associated laboratory test equipment (power supplies, signal generators, SMUs, oscilloscopes, etc.).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships across teams, and contribute to an 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

  • Proficiency with Python and/or NI LabView programming (or similar) and/or embedded software.
  • Experience with Altium, OrCAD, or similar ECAD PCB design software and ability to design custom PCBs for radiation test.
  • Proficiency with C, SVN, Gitlab, SQL, I2C, SPI, VHDL/Verilog.
  • Familiarity with US radiation test facilities.
  • Demonstrated understanding and application of fundamental statistical methods.
  • Experience with commercial or automotive parts in a radiation environment.

Compensation and benefits

Base pay range for Washington applicants: $145,188 to $203,263 annually. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Stock options available for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Paid time off up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Bonus eligibility dependent on role type and job level.