Senior Health Physicist — Space Radiation Safety Lead

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Health Physicist to support NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, CA.

You will oversee research operations using ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and ensure compliance with NRC licenses, laser and RF sources, and related safety programs. The role involves coordinating with ARC RSO, conducting surveys, administering dosimetry, maintaining records, and providing technical leadership to the health physics team.

Qualifications

• This position requires a bachelor's degree in health physics, science or engineering with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• In lieu of degree, CHP certification with a minimum of 9 years of related experience is acceptable.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required due to information sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the ARC Radiation Safety Officer to manage and continually improve the radiation safety program.
• Review uses of ionizing/non-ionizing sources; coordinate authorizations, permits, and approvals.
• Conduct surveys/audits; prepare reports on radiation source use and storage areas.
• Administer dosimetry programs; review exposure records and support notifications.
• Maintain program records and support committees; provide technical leadership to health physics staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in health physics, science or engineering

Certified Health Physicist (CHP) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bastion Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Health Physicist to support NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, CA.

You will oversee research operations using ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and ensure compliance with NRC licenses, laser and RF sources, and related safety programs. The role involves coordinating with ARC RSO, conducting surveys, administering dosimetry, maintaining records, and providing technical leadership to the health physics team.