Job ID: MH20172601-38115

With annual revenues in of nearly $4.5 billion, over 12,000 employees, and operations in about 20 states, Orbital ATK is a company on the move. Our mission is to ensure that our customers accomplish their mission — whether it’s a technological breakthrough, a satellite launch, or protecting our nation. The company is the world’s leading supplier of solid rocket motors, a leading provider of launch vehicles, satellites and other space systems, and the nation’s largest manufacturer of ammunition.

Orbital ATK is currently seeking a Principal Radiation Effects Engineer to join our team in Chandler, AZ.

Role description & Responsibilities:

Principal Radiation Effects Engineer will play a key role in support of new strategic missile development efforts within the Specialty Engineering group. Project will require experience in dose-rate, total ionizing dose, displacement damage dose, and single effects environments (including GCR/HI environments), as well as experience in parts testing for neutron upset and displacement damage, total ionizing dose, and dose rate effects. Must have experience with radiation transport calculations, and with mitigation strategies for severe radiation environments and effects on EEE parts.

Required Experience:

• Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or related field with a minimum of 7 years of related experience. PhD desired.
• Security clearance required (SECRET or higher) which generally requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite
• Ability to work in a team environment, and travel occasionally (approx. 20%)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to large customer community
• Ability to solve problems, analyze test results, drive tasks to completion
• Experience performing requirements flowdown through specifications
• Experience writing and executing test procedures

If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, Orbital ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Orbital ATK Flight Systems Group provides products and services that span the launch, missile systems and aerospace markets. We are a premier producer of solid rocket propulsion systems and specialty energetic products; a leading provider of small and medium class space launch vehicles for Civil, DoD and Commercial missions; a major supplier of interceptor boosters and target vehicles for missile defense; and a worldIf you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, Orbital ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Orbital ATK is applying entrepreneurial thinking and commercial practices to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable products and services to our customers and grow our core areas while harnessing new technologies that will take our products – and your ideas – into the future. When encouraged to think beyond the ordinary, you’ll be amazed at what you can do!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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