Electrical Engineer (NCG – Rochester, NY) – Radiation Effects – L3Harris Technologies

Job Description

Description:

Job Title: Electrical Engineer (NCG – Rochester, NY) – Radiation Effects

Job Code: SAS20222211-93807

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Description:
• Determine and specify space and terrestrial radiation environments for systems, subsystems, and components.
• Understand radiation environment interactions with electronic components and materials
• Perform analysis and modeling of designs against expected environments to verify robustness.
• Assist with requirements analysis and parts selection recommendations (e.g., SCDs and PARs).
• Apply understanding of Total Ionizing Dose, Displacement Damage Dose, Single Event Effects, Prompt Dose, etc.
• Plan and execute component testing for TID, SEE, DD, Prompt Dose (Flash X-ray).
• Prepare test reports, present results and achieve customer approvals.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or related field

Desired Skills:
• Knowledge in planning and execution of RLAT, SEE, and FXR tests on components and subsystems.
• Knowledge in using one or more radiation transport analysis tools (e.g., GEANT4, MCNPX, NOVICE).
• Knowledge/experience in the effects of UV and atomic oxygen on materials and components.
• Knowledge in analysis, control and mitigation of spacecraft charging.
• Understanding of nuclear weapons effects (NWE) and how to interpret/mitigate (e.g., prompt dose upset/transient/latch up/burnout, SGEMP, IEMP, and fission byproducts).
• RF domain knowledge
• Knowledge in design and/or analysis of digital and analog circuits.
• Knowledge/use of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge/experience in the effects of radiation on materials and components.
• Ability to present results and communicate with Customers and Senior Management.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.