Establish and own the radiation qualification campaigns for critical new generation electronics
Operate radiation test equipment, including total dose sources and pulsed laser equipment
Provide radiation tolerant recommendations to product designers to increase probability of mission success through part selection, circuit design, passive/active radiation mitigations and mission design recommendations
Support business development and mission integration efforts by contributing to proposals, requirements development, customer briefings, and design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) with radiation assessments
Own the budget, schedule, plan, and execution of radiation test campaigns at external facilities (protons, heavy ions, gamma, neutron) or through third-party partners for specific new technologies
Provide unit and mission level radiation analyses including SEE rates, availability estimates, cumulative dose exposures and the associated artifacts for requirements verification
Maintain and grow the parts and materials library databases with critical piece-part and material information accessible to all designers
Basic Qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in radiation effects and/or reliability engineering for aerospace systems
Expertise with radiation tools (e.g. AE9/AP9/SPM, CREME96, OMERE, SPENVIS) for environmental definition and requirements definition.
Familiarity with industry radiation standards (e.g. MIL-STD-750, MIL-STD-883, ECSS-Q-ST-60-15C, MIL-STD-3053 and NASA testing guidelines).
Experience with budgeting, scheduling and executing SEE, TID and DDD test campaigns, including test evaluation hardware/kit development and familiar with testing FPGAs and microprocessors.
Proficiency with data analysis and modeling software (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent).
Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (e.g. LTSpice) with experience in design and/or analysis of digital and analog circuits.
Strong lab experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, source meters, power supplies, and automating data collection.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey radiation risks and mitigation to diverse stakeholders
Preferred Skills and Experience
M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Reliability Engineering, or related field
Hands-on experience with scripting, automation, and programming languages (Python, MATLAB, JMP, C/C++, SQL, etc.)
Familiarity with radiation transport and shielding analysis tools (FASTRAD)
Familiarity with space charging effects on materials and electronics
Experience with anomaly resolution and documentation of anomaly reports and lessons learned databases
WHY JOIN APEX?
Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.
WHAT WE OFFER FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
Cash bonus eligibility: share in Apex’s success with eligibility for a performance-based cash bonus on top of your salary, rewarding the impact you make
Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
Comprehensive PTO package: Starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
Competitive 401(k) plan: Generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
8 weeks paid parental leave: Plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks: To keep you fueled throughout the day
Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family
Your dream desk setup: All the tools you need to be your most productive self
World-class Playa Vista office: With the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life
Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Compensation ranges are set by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. A candidate's specific level and base pay are determined case by case and may vary with job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities, and internal equity. Beyond base salary, full-time hires are also eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
Apex's work is governed by U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To be eligible for this role, applicants must either (1) qualify as a U.S. Person, meaning a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee admitted under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an individual granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or (2) be able to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, or another applicable U.S. government agency. You can learn more about ITAR here https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
