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Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet - on land, at sea and in flight.\nPosition Overview\nWe are seeking a motivated Radiation Assurance Engineer (Electronic Components & Subsystems) to join our team assessing the suitability of electronic components and subsystems for operation in orbit. The successful candidate will analyze electronic parts and systems, design and build radiation test hardware, execute radiation test campaigns, and provide technical assessments on component performance in harsh space environments. This is a hands-on, laboratory-focused role within fast-paced engineering projects that require strong electronics design expertise and a proactive problem-solving mindset.\nKey Responsibilities:\nAnalyze electronic components and subsystems, including datasheets, functional architectures, and operating modes, to define radiation assessment strategies and testing requirements.\nDesign schematics, PCB layouts, test boards, fixtures, and daughterboards to evaluate devices under representative operating conditions.\nBuild, integrate, troubleshoot, and validate electronic test setups, including power, signal generation, biasing, loading, and data acquisition systems.\nOperate laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters, source-measure units, and data loggers.\nDevelop and maintain test automation, control, and monitoring scripts using tools such as Python and LabVIEW.\nSupport and execute radiation test campaigns at external irradiation facilities, including setup, installation, operation, troubleshooting, and data collection.\nAnalyze radiation test results, assess device degradation and failure mechanisms, and evaluate performance against mission requirements.\nPrepare detailed test plans, procedures, technical reports, and radiation assurance assessments.\nCollaborate with hardware, systems, and mission engineering teams to support design decisions and risk mitigation strategies.\nMaintain laboratory equipment, test hardware inventory, and technical documentation to enable efficient project execution and reuse of test setups.\nQualifications\nEducation:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.\nExperience:\nA minimum of 1-4 years of hands-on experience in electronics hardware design, testing, or a related engineering field. Relevant internships, research projects, and academic experience may be considered for junior candidates.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster's degree in Electronics Engineering, Space Engineering, or a related discipline.\nKnowledge of radiation effects on electronics, including Total Ionizing Dose (TID), Single Event Effects (SEE), and Displacement Damage Dose (DDD).\nFamiliarity with industry radiation test standards such as ESCC 22900, ESCC 25100, MIL-STD-883 TM1019/TM1017, and JESD57/JESD89.\nExperience supporting radiation test campaigns, EEE component engineering, or space-qualified hardware programs.\nProficiency in Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar tools for test automation and data analysis.\nExperience with instrument control protocols such as SCPI and VISA.\nFamiliarity with FPGA or microcontroller firmware development for hardware monitoring and test execution.\nKnowledge of COTS component qualification, derating practices, and reliability analysis for space applications.\nSoft Skills:\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.\nHands-on approach with the ability to rapidly prototype and troubleshoot technical solutions.\nStrong interpersonal, collaboration, and teamwork skills.\nEffective verbal and written communication skills.\nExcellent organizational and time-management abilities.\nAbility to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.\nAdaptability and effectiveness in a fast-paced project environment.\nTechnology Stack:\nAltium Designer\nKiCad\nPython\nLabVIEW\nMATLAB\nSCPI and VISA instrument control tools\nOscilloscopes\nPower Supplies\nElectronic Loads\nDigital Multimeters\nSource-Measure Units (SMUs)\nData Loggers\nPCB Design and Schematic Capture Tools\nFPGA and Microcontroller Development Environments\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to work in a standard office and electronics laboratory environment.\nAbility to use computers, laboratory equipment, and testing instrumentation for extended periods.\nAbility to assemble, solder, rework, and test prototype electronic hardware.\nAbility to transport, set up, and operate test equipment at customer and external radiation testing facilities.\nWillingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required for radiation test campaigns.\nAbility to work occasional night shifts during test campaigns when required.\nAbility to comply with controlled-access facility procedures and radiation safety requirements.\nThis job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. 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