Radiation Effects Engineer: Spacecraft Survivability & Testing

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 93,480 - 171,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Vacation days up to 20+ for exempt, 10

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

ClassPass credits

Spring Health mental healthcare

Onsite meals (snacks, coffee, and bar)

Job summary

Vast, a leader in next generation space stations, seeks a Radiation Effects Engineer in Long Beach, CA. You will coordinate proton beam and heavy ion tests, shaping radiation survivability requirements for our spacecraft and ensuring in-space environmental standards are met.

The role reports to the Senior Manager, EMI-EMC & Radiation Effects. The position is full-time, on-site in Long Beach, with travel up to 10% and a focus on safety, accountability, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee proton beam and heavy ion tests in support of Vast avionics development.
• Guide the development of Radiation Effects and survivability requirements for Vast spacecraft.
• Derive and distribute in-space environmental requirements.
• Tailor industry standards for Vast spacecraft and missions.
• Ensure the Radiation Effects team meets project deadlines and objectives.
• Foster strong interdisciplinary relation with other teams.

Skills

Radiation effects

Python

MATLAB

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE or Physics

Tools

FASTRAD

SPENVIS

OMERE

Job description

Vast, a leader in next generation space stations, seeks a Radiation Effects Engineer in Long Beach, CA. You will coordinate proton beam and heavy ion tests, shaping radiation survivability requirements for our spacecraft and ensuring in-space environmental standards are met.

The role reports to the Senior Manager, EMI-EMC & Radiation Effects. The position is full-time, on-site in Long Beach, with travel up to 10% and a focus on safety, accountability, and cross-team collaboration.