Radiation Effects Engineer

About this role

Vast seeks a Senior Radiation Effects Engineer to lead radiation survivability planning and testing for next-generation commercial space stations. You'll oversee proton and heavy ion testing, establish radiation requirements aligned with industry standards, and coordinate across engineering teams to ensure avionics and spacecraft systems survive the space environment.

What you'll do

• Coordinate and oversee proton beam and heavy ion radiation tests for avionics systems
• Develop radiation effects and survivability requirements for Vast spacecraft
• Derive and distribute in-space environmental requirements across teams
• Tailor industry standards (EEE-INST-002, NASA 8739.11) for Vast missions
• Lead radiation effects team to meet project deadlines and company objectives
• Build cross-functional partnerships with avionics, design, and mission teams

What they're looking for

• Radiation effects analysis and testing oversight
• Radiation shielding analysis (FASTRAD, SPENVIS, OMERE tools)
• In-space charging, plasma, and atomic oxygen effects
• Matlab or Python software development
• Electronics and semiconductor systems design
• Space environment modeling and dose analysis
• Technical communication and mentoring
• Computer architecture fundamentals

Benefits

• Company equity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 10+ days vacation for non-exempt staff with annual cash-out option
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, onsite meals and barista
• Mental healthcare through Spring Health and employee discounts