Systems Engineer 5 - Survivability, Vulnerability & Susceptibility

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer 5 - Survivability, Vulnerability & Susceptibility
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
PAY RATE: $108/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Overtime: Possible OT opportunities

• Domestic Travel: Up to 25%

• Details: Non-Managerial Role | 1st Shift | SECRET Clearance Required

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Provide subject matter expertise on nuclear radiation hardness across a portfolio of space programs.

• Interface with program office representatives and system engineers from other disciplines to address radiation-related concerns.

• Ensure unit and system-level designs consider radiation effects, including:

  • Total dose

  • Displacement damage

  • ELDRS

  • Single Event Effects (SEE)

  • Internal charging

  • IEMP / SGEMP / TREE

• Perform and document unit- and vehicle-level analyses.

• Plan and conduct testing at the piece part, unit, and vehicle levels to verify compliance with radiation requirements.

• Coordinate with radiation test facilities nationwide to secure required testing resources

Requirements:

• SECRET Clearance Required

• Bachelor’s + 14 yrs, Master’s + 12 yrs, or PhD + 9 yrs in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Chemistry from an accredited institution.

• 10+ years experience in space environments / radiation effects.

• Expertise in:

  • Dose rate testing

  • Total ionizing dose testing

  • Displacement damage testing

  • SEE testing of electronics

• Experience in prompt dose analysis of electronic units.

• Experience with government contracts involving nuclear effects environments.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Skills:

• Hands-on experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.

• Advanced understanding of space survivability analyses and satellite program requirements.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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