Design for the Extreme: Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Staff Electrical Engineer (Nuclear Hardening & Survivability)
Location: Woodland Hills, CA Pay: $49.41–$66.98/hr Schedule: 9x80, Monday–Friday
Engineer the Unbreakable—Protect Systems That Power Aerospace and DefensePDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Staff Electrical Engineer – Nuclear Hardening & Survivability for a full-time, 12-month consulting role in Woodland Hills, CA. This is a rare opportunity to work on the cutting edge of aerospace and defense, where your designs are tested by some of the harshest environments imaginable—radiation, nuclear effects, and space conditions.
As a key member of a highly specialized team, you’ll help ensure mission-critical systems survive and perform in the most extreme conditions, safeguarding national security and advancing aerospace technology.
This position requires a security clearance, and candidates are required to be U.S. Citizens.
What You’ll DoLead the radiation analysis and survivability validation of electronic components, subsystems, and systems
Analyze electrical circuit performance in nuclear and space radiation environments, including:
Prompt dose rate
Total ionizing dose (TID)
Neutron displacement damage
Single event effects (SEE)
Design, simulate, and evaluate complex electrical circuits for survivability
Develop and execute radiation test procedures and support functional testing
Prepare and deliver detailed technical documentation for Requirements and Design Reviews
Use advanced engineering tools such as Ansys and modeling software
Identify risks and mitigate uncertainty in requirements, designs, and testing
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and engage stakeholders in a solution-focused manner
Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other STEM discipline
12+ years of engineering experience (or 10+ with a Masters; 8+ with a Ph.D.)
Strong experience with radiation-hardened (rad-hard) electrical circuit design, modeling, and analysis
Experience in electrical circuit/system level design or testing
Willingness to travel up to 5
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?At PDS Tech, we dont just match professionals with projects—we help shape careers that impact the future of aerospace and defense. When you work with us, you gain access to:
Competitive compensation: $49.41–$66.98 /hr, depending on experience
A 9x80 work schedule that supports work-life balance
Opportunities to influence real-world missions that protect and advance global security
A culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous growth
Dedicated support from a team that understands your industry and goals
Ready to Build Systems That Withstand the Unthinkable?Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Staff Electrical Engineer and help engineer the survivability of tomorrow’s most advanced aerospace systems.
Apply today and take your expertise to the highest level.
Pay Details: $49.41 to $66.98 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
