Sr. Staff Engineer - Radiation Survivability

Mission:Our mission is to provide innovative solutions to customers in Department of Defense, Intelligence, Space Science, and Commercial Aerospace to help them visualize and understand critical events happening ' on earth, in the air, or in space ' in time to take effective actions.For more then 50 years, ITT Space Systems Division has provided innovative remote sensing solutions to customers in the Department of Defense, Intelligence, Space Science and Commercial Aerospace to help them visualize and understand critical events happening anywhere-on earth, in the air, or in space-in time to take effective action.Space Systems is part of ITT, a $6 billion global multi-industry company supplying advanced technology products worldwide with over a quarter of the business supporting aerospace and defense customers.A division of ITT Defense group, Space Systems employs over 2600 people worldwide and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.Be a part of a diverse team supporting a wide range of innovative remote sensing solutions. Our capabilities range from best-in-class image and information collection, processing, exploitation, analysis and integration to dissemination solutions for a variety of applications, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, GPS navigation, meteorological, commercial remote sensing, and space science. ITT is seeking a Radiation Survivability Engineer for the Space Systems Division. The successful candidate will be located in Clifton (NJ). This is a Senior Staff position providing advanced engineering as a technical expert in solving highly complex problems in radiation survivability engineering to support spaceflight programs. All activities are associated with radiation survivability of DOD, civilian and commercial space equipment that are launched into a variety of orbits and mission durations. Work will encompass a wide range of sophisticated (cross-discipline) engineering problem resolutions.Specific responsibilities for electronic equipment include: - Implement systems and satellite level radiation design concepts- Model natural and weapons effect environmentsProvide recommendations for all levels of shielding.- Implement radiation design for weapons effects-Performing TD shielding analysis including Total Ionizing Dose and ELDRS effects, SEE analysis, Displacement Damage analysis; -Establishing end of life parametric data for use in worst case analysis; Lead radiation experiment design and test programs -Establishing requirements for procurement specifications. May function as organization spokesperson on advanced projects or programs. Exercises considerable latitude in determining methods and approach to engineering and job responsibilities. Works under consultative direction toward long range goals and objectives. May provide leadership responsibility for satellite programs with assigned engineers as required.General Summary and Basic Function:Serves as a functional expert in the area of engineering expertise and provides advanced engineering services in solving highly complex problems in area of specialization or product or design development to a wide range of products, projects or programs to the Space Systems Division's Engineering business unit. Scope and Principal Duties: Provides advanced technical engineering expertise on complex technical problems in a broad field of engineering, research and development for highly complex and technical space-based aerospace products. Uses the application of engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques which are highly innovative and ingenious. Designs, develops, tests and verifies complex engineering in electrical, mechanical, optical, software, systems, and/or hardware components. Work will encompass a wide range of sophisticated (cross-discipline) engineering problem resolutions. The role involves design and development engineering assignments related to products and systems including the engineering of new products or updates to existing products. Job Specifications and Work Performed:' Creates, develops and designs complex and difficult mechanisms, systems and equipment which require a broad knowledge of several fields and an extensive knowledge of own specialty.' Leads and Directs design teams to determine the qualification and manufacturability of new technologies. May function as organization spokesperson on advanced projects or programs as the engineering expert or authority. ' Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. May lead R&D project or program team. ' Develops and maintains plans, schedules and budgets for assigned projects. Prepares for periodic management reviews as required to give management visibility on the status and progress of assigned projects. ' Prepares theoretical studies of involved technical subjects that find wide application to design problems or that are required where previous methods and techniques have not produced satisfactory results.' Studies the basic design ideas and methods of approach proposed by other engineering personnel: consults available technical data, analyzes previous design, utilizes specialized knowledge, and proposes improvements or modifications to the basic design ideas and layouts which would be more effective and involve less risk.' Confers with Sr. Management, engineering personnel and customer representatives to assure proper consideration of customer requirements. Collaborates with other engineers in order to assure proper compromise on the best theoretical design in the interest of basic and practical considerations.' Develops methods and techniques to be used for standardization of approach to specific design problems. Prepares technical descriptions of basic designs, and engineering estimates for inclusion in bids and proposals or presentations to customers.' Represents the organization as a prime technical contact on contracts, projects or products. ' Analyzes engineering plans and projects to establish operating data and conducts experimental tests; analyzes proposals and related technical data to develop design alternatives.' Plans design layouts in order to study the operation, select major components, assure conformance to functional and operating requirements, and determine the optimum location and arrangement from an engineering, manufacturing and maintainability standpoint.' Investigates problem areas and initiates corrective measures relating to the interpretation of technical data and the functioning of equipment during prototype construction or manufacturing phases and field installation.' Prepares progress reports relating to assignments as required. Confers with vendors to discuss physical and performance characteristics of proposed parts, components, and equipment for application to assigned equipment. Prepares specifications and design parameters for equipment to be designed and/or built by subcontractors.' Maintains technical competence and state-of-the-art expertise in areas of technical specialization. This is accomplished by reviewing technical publications and books, attending technical seminars and Company training, and taking academic courses. ' Maintains engineering notebooks in department approved repository for work products in accordance with established policy and procedures. Keeps abreast of the state-of-the-art by reading technical journals and publications. Responsibility and Authority:An independent contributor or project manager or engineering lead. May function as organization spokesperson on advanced projects or programs. Exercises considerable latitude in determining methods and approach to engineering and job responsibilities. Works under consultative direction toward long range goals and objectives. Competencies Needed: ' Must have a master expertise, expertise in the area of science and engineering and be considered a leader in the area of engineering, engineering standards, principles and theories to complete engineering tasks assigned. Must be able to communicate effectively the technology, its application and benefits to a wide audience to include customers and senior management. ' Must demonstrate a full understanding of business competencies, business unit operations, financial objectives, and support the business initiatives and objectives.Expected Value Based Leadership Competencies:' Create the Future: Prepare the organization for the future by maintaining a strategic perspective. Scan the environment to identify information critical to long-range planning and develop sustainable strategies.' Deliver Results: Effectively manage multiple tasks to complete complex project and deliver results with timely outcomes.' Build Through Teamwork: Recognize and support organizational and team goals, collaborate with others and encourage team members to support each other.' Lead with Character: Create an environment where people communicate honestly. Actively seek and share information to ensure common understanding.' Inspire Commitment: Motivate others towards goals using a range of influencing skills and strategies. Additionally, work to develop talent to support current and future goals. Distinguish between levels of ability and provide appropriate training.Supervisory Responsibility:An individual contributor but may lead project teams and employees in Engineering and Technician classifications. Financial Responsibilities: Spending authority or authorization is limited to the job's scope and or project responsibilities. May be responsible for capital budgets and purchasing for their area.Contact Responsibility (internal or external)Interacts with external customers at all levels and interacts with Sr. Management, and internal personnel. Is a representative of the organization as a prime technical contact to multiple departments and site locations across the company. Requires B.S. degree, preferably in Engineering or in a technical area of science and research with 12-20 years work experience or a MS degree with 10+ years work experience, or a PhD with 8+ years work experience in radiation design.A BSEE/MSEE or BS/MS Physics with experience in Radiation Survivability Engineering for space applications is desired. Knowledge of reliability design is an advantage.Candidate must have proficiency in circuit design, signal analysis, systems concepts and electromagnetic effects.Experience with using modeling tools such as Space RadiationTM, CREME and/or CEPHX software preferred. Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook and Word is necessary. PSPICE and MATHCAD knowledge a plus.Working Condition: General office environment, laboratory, manufacturing area, or research areas requiring the ability to stand or site for long periods of time. Personal protective equipment maybe required to be used. Position requires the ability to work with computers and lift up to 25 pounds.Security Clearance:This position may require the passing of both a background investigation and polygraph to achieve a variety of compartmented national security clearances. The individual holding this position must be a U. S. Citizen. Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Position Reports To: Engineering Supervisor or ManagerITT is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. 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