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Radiation Effects Scientist

remote type On-site

locations US-IN-Crane

time type Full time

posted on Posted Today

job requisition id R0168898

Are you looking for an exciting, innovative company with over 100 years of excellence and commitment to ethical business? Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide supporting critical programs across a broad range of domains. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Radiation Effects Scientist to join our team at Amentum. As a Radiation Effects Scientist, you will be responsible for assessing and mitigating the impact of radiation on system performance. This will involve analyzing environments, transporting those environments through system enclosures, modeling the interaction of radiation with components and sensors, or testing of microelectronic components. Typical components include integrated circuits, transistors, capacitors, inductors, resistors, diodes, analog circuits, and other electronic components.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Support engineering decisions based on radiation effects on overall system performance.
Design and harden systems across multiple radiation effects, including dose rate, total ionizing dose (TID), neutron displacement damage (NDD), and single event effects (SEE).
Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure radiation hardening is maintained across the product lifecycle.
Assist in test plan development and review
Review Reports
Participate in Radiation Review Boards
Help generate templates and guides
Assist in developing training materials and tools for new hires
Assist with testing efforts, test station setup and validation and verification efforts
Collaborate on program requirements and provide feedback on approach to meet requirements

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or other relevant field.
10+ years of Radiation Engineering, electronic component testing, or related experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Please note that US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate degree or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering.
10+ years of radiation engineering experience with the Department of Defense
Active Secret Clearance

Compensation Details: $150,000 - $200,000 annually

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.

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