Senior Space Radiation Effects Engineer

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 147,600 - 249,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equity opportunities

Generous paid time off

Onsite meals and snacks

Job summary

Vast Space Llc. in Long Beach, California, is seeking a Senior Radiation Effects Engineer to lead proton beam and heavy ion tests, develop survivability requirements, and tailor standards for spacecraft.

You will collaborate across teams to ensure on-time delivery and drive radiation protection across the vehicle architecture. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in radiation effects with knowledge of FASTRAD, SPENVIS, and OMERE, plus experience in Matlab/Python and electronics design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience working in Radiation Effects or a similar role.
• MS/PhD preferred in electrical engineering, physics, or related discipline.
• Experience with radiation shielding analysis and dose analysis tools.

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.
• Guide the derivation and distribution of in-space environmental requirements.
• Tailor industry standards such as EEE-INST-002 and NASA 8739.11 for Vast spacecraft and missions.
• Ensure the Radiation Effects team meets project deadlines and company objectives.
• Foster strong interdisciplinary relationships with other teams.

Skills

Radiation effects

FASTRAD

SPENVIS

OMERE

In-space charging

Matlab

Python

Electronics design

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or physics

MS or PhD in electrical engineering or physics

Tools

FASTRAD

SPENVIS

OMERE

Job description

Vast Space Llc. in Long Beach, California, is seeking a Senior Radiation Effects Engineer to lead proton beam and heavy ion tests, develop survivability requirements, and tailor standards for spacecraft.

You will collaborate across teams to ensure on-time delivery and drive radiation protection across the vehicle architecture. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in radiation effects with knowledge of FASTRAD, SPENVIS, and OMERE, plus experience in Matlab/Python and electronics design.