Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.

Position Purpose: The Radiation Effects Engineer II will develop analysis methods to determine survivability and availability of components and spacecraft in harsh radiation environments. Prepares diagrams, charts, drawings, calculations, and reports to define radiation issues and make recommendations for improvements. The Radiation Effects Engineer performs exhaustive analysis, design, and test at the component, board, unit, and subsystem levels with extensive opportunity to interact with various spacecraft hardware and components.

Title: Radiation Effects Engineer II

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $80,000 - $140,000

(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Location: Lafayette, CO

Benefits:

100% company paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your dependents effective the first of the month following hire date Life insurance 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution) Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

Job Responsibilities:

Develops radiation analyses as needed to support program deliverables. Develop radiation test plans. Coordinate radiation testing with 3rd party support for single event effect and total ionizing dose testing. Make recommendations for design, process improvements, and data collection. Work in coordination with the EEE parts Engineer and Reliability Engineer to understand overall probability of success based on mission environments. Communicate hardware radiation risks to Mission Assurance Managers and Program Managers. Participate in Material Review Board and Failure Review Board activities as required. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications/Education:

A bachelor s degree in engineering or equivalent discipline (e.g., math, physics, chemistry, etc.). 2+ years of experience. Previous work experience in radiation effects including modeling, testing, and/or analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity and comfort with electronics schematics and circuit functions. Knowledge/experience in the effects of UV and atomic oxygen on materials and components. Knowledge/experience analyzing space crafting charging effects. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a professional office environment, but in a manufacturing company. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. BCT anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require BCT to shorten or extend the applicatio

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is reg larly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, reach, and walk. The position requires some light physical effort. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job which includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Blue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other protected factor. Blue Canyon Technologies is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a