Radiation Effects Scientist

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Gym memberships

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Employee support resources

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Radiations Effects Scientist to support electronics and opto-electronics design for space systems. The role reports to the VP of Product Design and is located onsite in San Diego, CA.

You will formulate radiation hardness requirements, guide testing, and lead cross-functional teams through radiation test campaigns to ensure mission-critical reliability.

Qualifications

• BS in Physics or electrical engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• MS or Ph.D. with relevant research or work experience.
• Solid understanding of radiation effects on electronic and optoelectronic parts.
• Direct working knowledge of radiation effects testing on electronic parts.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and document radiation hardness requirements for space systems.
• Develop technical documents for requirements and verification.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support radiation testing, hardness assurance and error rate prediction for space systems.
• Build, lead, and maintain multi-disciplinary teams to execute radiation test campaigns.
• Participate in internal and customer design reviews.

Skills

Radiation effects

Electrical test equipment

Radiation testing

Team leadership

Education

BS in Physics or Electrical Engineering

MS or PhD with relevant research or work experience

Tools

Radiation test equipment

Job description

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

The Radiations Effects Scientist for our Products business line is responsible for supporting electronics and opto-electronics products and new designs across the Voyager enterprise.

The position reports to the VP of Product Design and is part of the Engineering department based in San Diego, CA. This role is fully onsite.

In This Role, The Essential Functions Are

• Formulate and document radiation hardness requirements for space systems. Develop technical documents for requirements and verification.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support radiation testing, hardness assurance and error rate prediction for space systems.
• Build, lead, and maintain multi-disciplinary teams to execute radiation test campaigns.
• Participate in internal and customer design reviews.

If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next.

• Minimum: BS in Physics or electrical engineering with 4 years or more of relevant experience, MS or Ph.D. with relevant research or work experience.
• Solid understanding of radiation effects on electronic and optoelectronic parts.
• Direct working knowledge or demonstrated capacity to perform radiation effects testing of electronic parts.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with satellite industry highly desirable

The good faith base salary range for this role is $165,000-$205,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.

• 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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