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Lead Space Survivability/Radiation Effects Engineer

El Segundo, California; Los Angeles, California Job ID JR2026498473 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 11, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

We are seeking a Lead Space Survivability/Radiation Effects Engineer to support natural and man-made radiation environment-related tasks at the piecepart, unit, and system levels through all satellite program phases in El Segundo, California.  The successful candidate will interface with all technical disciplines in a team environment to trade factors such as survivability, cost, weight, and technical risk in arriving at the final design.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead total ionizing dose (TID) and single event effects (SEE) part and technology characterization and qualification efforts, including in-house laser SEE testing as well as heavy-ion and proton beam testing at national laboratory facilities. 

  • Interface with program office representatives and system engineers representing other disciplines to ensure that radiation-related concerns are adequately addressed. 

  • Develop and flow appropriate unit and system level requirements in early program stages. 

  • Ensure that unit and system level designs appropriately consider radiation-related effects such as total dose (to include ELDRS and dose rate effects), displacement damage, single event effects, internal charging, IEMP, SGEMP, and TREE. 

  • Perform and document unit and vehicle level analyses. 

  • Plan and conduct testing at the piecepart, unit, and vehicle levels to support design and verify compliance with radiation-related requirements. 

  • Interface with personnel at various radiation test facilities across the country to advocate for required test time.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance/SCI for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance/SCI Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

  • Typically, 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

  • 6+ years of experience in performing Single Event Effects (SEE) tests at heavy ion and proton test facilities

  • Experience in test and analysis of radiation effects in electronics to include total ionizing dose, displacement damage, SEE as well as dose rate effects

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • An Electrical Engineering degree is preferred.

  • Leading test teams in heavy-ion and proton testing environments.

  • Experience designing test fixtures and software in support of SEE testing.

  • Experience with various pieces of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, etc.

  • Experience working with multi-discipline engineering teams.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

​Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work:

This position is for 1st shift.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Senior Level 4 Summary pay range: $ 146,200 - $ 197,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 27, 2026


Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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