Senior Radiation Effects Engineer Logos Space is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system purpose-built to serve the connectivity needs of the commercial enterprise users and government users. We will help fill an important gap in the market, providing resilient, high-performance satellite-based connectivity services to enterprise and government customers worldwide. Business customers have contracts with agreed-upon performance standards for their broadband, and Logos will build these capabilities into the system from the beginning. Speed and reliability are the foundation of the system. Logos is designed to extend cloud and data center network connectivity anywhere in the world to fixed, seaborne, and airborne terminals. Logos is led by a team of highly experienced engineers with proven track records in the networking and satellite industries. Position Summary, Responsibilities, & Qualifications The Electrical Engineering team at Logos Space work on the design, development, flight validation, assembly, integration, test, and inflight success of the logos fleet of spacecraft. Electrical Engineering is responsible for ensuring that flight avionics on the logos bus and payload are fully validated ensuring the success of our network via analysis and test. The development of suitable facilities and the required ground support equipment also falls within the purview of the electrical engineering team. Electrical engineers will support hardware design activities from the idea stage to flight. You should be prepared to work and thrive in a fast moving environment where you are comfortable taking vague design ideas and turning them into tangible hardware ready for test and flight. We are seeking engineers who love to solve hard problems.
Responsibilities:- Responsible for the overall spacecraft radiation hardness assurance plan
- Responsible for planning and carrying out component and system level radiation tests
- Support multi-functional teams with recommendations for radiation mitigation through design and/or test
- Responsible for defining test setups and standards for TID/SEE screening
Generate and release technical drawings, specifications, test procedures, and reports in support of the hardware design and validation.
Basic Qualifications:
EducationMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering or a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with relevant radiation effects work experience Experience A minimum of 5 years experience in radiation effects 3+ years experience with space environment modeling software (i.e. SPENVIS, OMERE, FASTRAD) Experience working with commercial radiation test facilities to define test flows/setup Proficiency with various radiation hardness strategies by design (i.e. EDAC, watchdog, shielding) Proficiency with reliability/risk analysis associated with radiation specific failure modes Experience with test hardware (oscilloscopes, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, etc.)Proven track record of working with electrical hardware systems through the entire product life cycle Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:- EducationPhD degree in Electrical Engineering or a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with relevant radiation effects work experience
- ExperienceProfessional experience with PCB design software packages such as Altium, Cadence, or KiCadExperience with radiation susceptibilities unique to RF systems
- Familiarity with radiation test standards (i.e. MIL-STD-750/883)
- Familiarity with parts derating standards such EEE-INST-002 and ECSS-Q-ST-30-11CKnowledge of automation/scripting software such as Python and MATLABAbility and willingness to attain a Top Secret Clearance
Logos Space Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering creativity, curiosity and diverse perspectives among employees. We seek to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination. Offers will be contingent on the candidate's ability to access export-controlled information under U.S. law.
