Space Electronics Radiation Engineer

THE POSITION

EmTDLab is growing and actively recruiting a Space Electronics Radiation Engineer. EmTDLab is a leading innovator in space technology, specializing in radiationhardened electronics and shielding solutions for satellite systems and deep-space missions. Our RAD Team focuses on developing resilient electronic systems that withstand harsh space environments, including Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO), and beyond. We are committed to advancing space exploration through cutting-edge research, testing, and integration of high-performance components. 

The Space Electronics Radiation Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the radiation tolerance and reliability of electronic systems for space applications. This position involves evaluating, characterizing, and mitigating radiation effects on electronics, from component-level testing to system integration within radiationshielded enclosures. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in radiation hardness assurance, simulation tools, and hands-on testing to support mission-critical projects, aligning with standards such as ECSS, MIL-STD, and ESCC. 

This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions for LEO and beyond-Earth orbit environments, focusing on power efficiency, thermal management, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

WHAT WE OFFER

You will be a key member of the Department RAD Team and will report to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). EmTDLab company approach is to be a no-nonsense organisation with a highly systematic approach to research, development, and engineering. Also, without challenging the status quo or without sometimes being a contrarian, EmTDLab would have never been born.

EmTDLab promotes a work culture driven by technical excellence, transparency, integrity, respect, and humour. We encourage diversity in backgrounds. Your appetite for creativity, innovation, intellectual curiosity will be satisfied daily. Being convinced that cross-functional collaboration is a key success factor, the human capital development policy is not to assign you in a fixed role but to encourage personal development. We are an open-door policy company where team communication is considered as critical for success.

We work according to flexible organisational principles with respect to work location, working hours and contractual agreements. We expect that each team member fulfils both her/ his professional and personal objectives as a part of the company’s objective. We although expect that we all work as professionals and that we all respect common sense business logic, commonly agreed research practices, quality assurance and quality control.

We offer a competitive remuneration package in line with the market, including yearly bonuses and training opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic space tech environment. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration with leading experts in radiation engineering. Your work will contribute to high-impact projects advancing space exploration. The working environment is highly stimulating and offers a variety of work setting configuration: open office, shared co-working space, individual working booths, meeting rooms. Competitive salary and benefits package. 

The place of work can be Luxembourg or Belgium (Hybrid options available). 

The employment type is full-time, permanent. 

Candidates from any third-country national (a person who is not an EEA national – i.e. from an EU Member State, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein – or a Swiss Confederation national) space are encouraged to apply under a residency permit application

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities as a Space Electronics Radiation Engineer at EmTDLab may include:

• Conduct radiation effects analysis and testing on electronic components, including Total Ionizing Dose (TID), Total Non-Ionizing Dose (TNID), and Single Event Effects (SEE), using facilities with gamma sources, proton/heavy ion accelerators, and simulation tools like Geant4, SPENVIS. 

• Design and execute radiation hardness assurance plans, including feasibility studies, mitigation strategies (e.g., shielding concepts, BOM selection), and reliability/availability calculations for spacecraft electronics in various orbital regimes. 

• Evaluate and characterize semiconductor devices, SoCs, for space applications, incorporating, functional, and parametric testing per standards like MIL-STD 883, MIL-STD 750, ESCC 22900, ESCC 25100, and ESCC 9020. 

• Develop and integrate automated testing platforms, including Python/C++ drivers for data acquisition systems via interfaces. 

• Perform market research, procurement, and integration of high-performance space electronics, designing interfaces (physical, electrical, thermal) for seamless incorporation into radiation-shielded systems. 

• Model space radiation environments, simulate 3D radiation profiles, and analyse device responses to guide mission planning and optimization. 

• Prepare comprehensive test plans, procedures, reports, and technical documents; lead gate reviews (e.g., Test Readiness Reviews) and present findings to stakeholders, including agencies like ESA. 

• Support R&D initiatives, such as novel radiation shielding technologies and anisotropic proton profiles for LEO missions.

REQUIREMENTS

Profile 

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Space Engineering, or a related field (e.g., Theoretical Physics with a focus on radiation phenomena). 

• At least 5 years of professional experience in space electronics, with a strong emphasis on radiation effects engineering, including hands-on testing at European facilities and compliance with ECSS-Q-ST-60-15C and ECSS-E-ST-10-12C standards.

Skills 

• Proficiency in radiation transport codes (Geant4, SRIM/TRIM, CRÈME-MC) and modelling tools (SPENVIS, OMERE); experience with semiconductor physics, PCB design (e.g., KiCAD), and electro-optical characterization. • Solid programming skills in Python, C++, and tools like ROOT, Mathematica, or Matlab for automated DAQ and simulation. 

• Knowledge of satellite systems, thermal management, EMC, and high-reliability testing in cleanroom environments. 

• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English; ability to produce technical reports and collaborate in multicultural teams. 

• Willingness to travel for radiation testing and industry events.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity with additive manufacturing for space hardware or mechanical design tools like FreeCAD. 

• Participation in space-related workshops or missions (e.g., Lunar robotics design); knowledge of French or German is a plus. 

• Proven track record of achievements, such as successful sensor deliveries for ESA missions or development of SEU testing platforms.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send an up-to-date resume to jointheteam@emtdlab.com coupled with a short introduction letter highlighting your relevant experience in radiation effects on space electronics.

The name of at least two references (MSc-PhD supervisors/current employers). 

Diploma & copies of educational certificates will be asked during the process. 

Additional publications, non-confidential papers and previous technical use cases are welcomed and will be considered in the evaluation process. 

A short-list of candidates will be made, who will be contacted for a first interview over videoconferencing. 

Three rounds of interview will take place in total either through videoconferencing or face-to-face. 

It is the policy of EmTDLab to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, health status, genetic information, or any other basis, protected by data privacy, institutional policy or by state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.