Avionics Radiation Hardness Assurance Engineer at Amentum · Houston

Avionics Radiation Hardness Assurance Engineer
Location: US-TX-Houston
Are you passionate about human space exploration and avionics development? Join our diverse, mission‑driven team! We need your creativity, teamwork, and diverse perspectives to help build systems that enable space exploration and benefit life on Earth. Join us as we tackle exciting challenges for NASA’s deep‑space missions. Amentum is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider, working together with centers across the United States.
We’re looking for an Avionics Radiation Hardness Assurance Engineer to join our Engineering Division.
As an Avionics Radiation Hardness Assurance (RHA) Engineer you will:
• Support projects across the product life cycle, collaborate with engineering teams, interpret schematics, and recommend design improvements.
• Lead radiation testing and analysis, tailor RHA requirements, derive part performance classifications, and assess radiation‑induced failure modes.
• Evaluate electronic hardware performance and present test results, analyses, and risk assessments to engineering and program leadership.
• Address technical challenges, including those related to industrial‑ and automotive‑grade components used in space systems.
Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
BS degree in Electrical, Materials, Aerospace, Nuclear Engineering, and/or Physics in related radiation area from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of zero (0) years of related experience, or a MS/ PhD in related radiation area with degree in Electrical, Materials, Aerospace, Nuclear Engineering and/or Physics from an accredited engineering school.
Possess technical knowledge of radiation effects in microelectronics and/or avionics systems, may include: basic mechanisms for single-event effects and total dose, test strategies, and mitigation techniques, and analysis of circuits and systems
Be familiar with RHA processes for avionics, including defining mission and environmental factors, developing requirements, performing radiation testing, and evaluating mitigation strategies.
Assess electronic parts, circuits, and systems to evaluate radiation risks, mitigation effectiveness, and ability to meet performance and reliability requirements.
Lead or support screening and characterization test efforts for heavy ion, proton, and pulsed-laser Single-Event Effects (SEE), Total Ionizing Dose (TID), Enhanced Low-Dose Rate Sensitivity (ELDRS), Total Non-Ionizing Dose (TNID), Displacement Damage Dose (DDD), etc.
Design, troubleshoot, and repair new and existing radiation test setups, may include: cables, laboratory test equipment, printed circuit boards, software, firmware, hardware description languages, etc.
Preferences:
Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work on multidisciplinary NASA spaceflight hardware teams.
Experience with test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers., etc.
Project experience designing, building, testing, and troubleshooting embedded systems, power electronics, battery systems, and other electrical hardware.
Familiarity with systems engineering and integration (S&EI) and/or specialty engineering for NASA spaceflight (or similar complexity).
Analyze and interpret complex avionics design products including schematics, block diagrams, component specifications, parts lists, fault tree analysis, etc.
Experience with gaining technical insights from stakeholder meetings to generate risk assessments and models for systems/subsystems
Proficiency with MBSE tools--MagicDraw, Cameo, etc. and familiarity with .graphml file formats and network modeling Familiarity with Poisson, Markov, and/or Gaussian statistical analysis
Why Join Our Team?
In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
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Compensation Details:
EN1-ESS
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
09/14/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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