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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