Physicist/Radiation Safety Specialist

LMI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

LMI Government Consulting in New York City is seeking a Physicist/Radiation Safety Specialist for a part-time, on-site role to support a DHS client. You must be a U.S.

citizen and will work in a fast-moving federal environment with a focus on testing radiation detection equipment. Responsibilities include leading conformance testing, developing SOPs for device testing, and potentially serving as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in an applicable discipline.
• Understanding of conformance testing and calibration of radiation detection equipment.
• Strong team player with customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to pass a DHS background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead conformance testing for personal radiation detection devices.
• Develop and refine standard operating procedures for testing radiation detection devices.
• Potentially perform radiation safety officer (RSO) duties, as necessary.

Skills

Conformance testing

Calibration

Team player

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Overview

LMI is seeking a Physicist/Radiation Safety Specialist to support our DHS client. This is a part-time, on-site position in the New York City area. You must be a U.S. citizen.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

• Lead conformance testing for personal radiation detection devices
• Develop and refine standard operating procedures for testing radiation detection devices
• Potentially perform radiation safety officer (RSO) duties, as necessary

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in an applicable discipline
• Understanding of conformance testing and calibration of radiation detection equipment
• Strong team player with customer-focused attitude
• Ability to pass a DHS background investigation

Target salary range: $120,000 - $200,000

Disclaimer:

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Job Locations

US-NY-New York