At Melagen Labs, our mission is to enhance the safety and durability of critical systems in space and on Earth, providing superior defense against radiation threats.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Develop custom radiation test setups.
• Develop custom software for test data collection and processing.
• Document radiation test plans and results.
• Interface with radiation test facilities to schedule and perform tests.
• Maintain Melagen Labs' radiation test database.
• Advise program personnel on parts selection and test procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Nuclear Science, or related field with 5+ years of proven direct radiation experience in design, analysis, and/or testing.
• Direct hands-on experience developing component test and measurement hardware in an automated and reproducible manner.
• Basic understanding of the effects of radiation on electronics.
• Electrical engineering fundamentals, basic digital and analog circuit fundamentals, and familiarity with associated laboratory equipment.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships across teams, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Domestic travel required. Foreign travel possible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in related engineering or technical field with 7+ years of direct experience in radiation design, analysis, and testing of avionics hardware for operation in radiation environments.
• Proficiency with Python and/or NI LabView programming and embedded software.
• Proficiency with the following programming languages, platforms, and protocols: C, SVN, Gitlab, SQL, I2C, SPI.
• Basic electronics lab skills include soldering, harnessing, use of oscilloscope, multimeter, and logic analyzer.
• Familiarity with basic and complex discrete and integrated circuits (transistors, logic, memories, microcontrollers, FPGAs, etc.)
• Willingness to expand capabilities into system radiation analysis and circuit design guidance for radiation-tolerant systems.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of fundamental statistical methods.
• Experience with one or more standard radiation environment modeling tools, including but not limited to IRENE, OMERE, SIRE2, SPENVIS, OLTARIS, CREME96, SAPPHIRE, ESP, or PSYCHIC.
• Experience with one or more radiation transport codes, including but not limited to NOVICE, FASTRAD, SHIELDOSE2, GEANT4, or MCNP.
• Experience with the use of commercial or automotive parts in a radiation environment.