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Vast

Radiation Effects Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$93K - $132K/yr

Vast is looking for a Radiation Effects Engineer , reporting to the Senior Manager, EMI-EMC & Radiation Effects, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and ...

Impulse Space

Radiation Effects Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Radiation Effects Engineer Department: Avionics Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year Description As a Radiation Effects Engineer, your core ...

Vast

Radiation Effects Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$120K - $171K/yr

  • Medical

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  • PTO

Radiation Effects Engineer Long Beach, California, United States At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next ...

LLNL

Radiation Effects Engineer

Livermore, CA · On-site

  • Retirement

We have an opening for a Radiation Effects Engineer to work in the Target Diagnostic Engineering & Science (TDES) Group at the National Ignition Facility. You will support the development and ...

Impulse Space

Radiation Effects Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Radiation Effects Engineer Department: Avionics Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year Description As a Radiation Effects Engineer, your core ...

LLNL

Radiation Effects Engineer

Livermore, CA · On-site

$9.7K/wk

  • Retirement

We have an opening for a Radiation Effects Engineer to work in the Target Diagnostic Engineering & Science (TDES) Group at the National Ignition Facility. You will support the development and ...

LLNL

Radiation Effects Engineer

Livermore, CA · On-site

  • Retirement

We have an opening for a Radiation Effects Engineer to work in the Target Diagnostic Engineering & Science (TDES) Group at the National Ignition Facility. You will support the development and ...

Boeing

Radiation Effects Engineer

Ogden, UT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

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Radiation Effects Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking a Radiation Effects Engineer, mid-career or senior level, to serve as Radiation Safety ...

Vast

Radiation Effects Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$120K - $171K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Vast is looking for a Radiation Effects Engineer , reporting to the Senior Manager, EMI-EMC & Radiation Effects, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and ...

Vast

Radiation Effects Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$120K - $171K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Vast is looking for a Radiation Effects Engineer , reporting to the Senior Manager, EMI-EMC & Radiation Effects, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and ...

Impulse Space

Radiation Effects Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Radiation Effects Engineer Department: Avionics Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year Description As a Radiation Effects Engineer, your core ...

SpaceX

Radiation Effects Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

RADIATION EFFECTS ENGINEER As a member of our fast-paced Radiation Effects team, you will be responsible for ensuring avionics hardware performance across our fleet of vehicles (Dragon, Falcon ...

Boeing

Radiation Effects Engineer

Ogden, UT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Radiation Effects Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking a Radiation Effects Engineer, mid-career or senior level, to serve as Radiation Safety ...

LLNL

Radiation Effects Engineer

Livermore, CA · On-site

  • Retirement

We have an opening for a Radiation Effects Engineer to work in the Target Diagnostic Engineering & Science (TDES) Group at the National Ignition Facility. You will support the development and ...

Boeing

Radiation Effects Engineer

Ogden, UT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Radiation Effects Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking a Radiation Effects Engineer, mid-career or senior level, to serve as Radiation Safety ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for on call radiation effects engineer in the United States is $118,363.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,500.00 and $156,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between On Call Radiation Effects Engineer vs Radiation Effects Engineer?

AspectOn Call Radiation Effects EngineerRadiation Effects Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in engineering or physics, with certifications in radiation safety or nuclear engineeringSimilar educational background, often with additional certifications in radiation protection
Work EnvironmentOn-call basis, often in laboratories, nuclear facilities, or aerospace settings, responding to incidents or testing needsPrimarily in R&D labs, manufacturing, or testing facilities, with regular working hours
Employer & IndustryUtilities, aerospace, defense, or nuclear industries, with a focus on safety and incident responseElectronics, aerospace, or nuclear sectors, focusing on design, testing, and analysis of radiation effects

Both roles require expertise in radiation effects and safety protocols. The On Call Radiation Effects Engineer is distinguished by its availability for emergency or urgent tasks, whereas the Radiation Effects Engineer typically works in scheduled projects and testing environments. Understanding these differences helps candidates align their skills with the right position.

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Infographic showing various On Call Radiation Effects Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,363 per year, or $56.9 per hour.

Radiation Effects Engineer

Vast

Long Beach, CA • On-site

$93K - $132K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Vast is looking for a Radiation Effects Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager, EMI-EMC & Radiation Effects, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

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 a strong interdisciplinary relationship with other teams that rely on the Radiation Effects team to be successful.
  • Exemplify a culture of excellence, extreme ownership, and safety. Enable engineers to take responsibility for the system level impact of their work.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • 1+ years of experience working in Radiation Effects or similar role.
  • Ms or PhD in electrical engineering, physics, or related discipline.
  • Experience with radiation shielding analysis and tools such as FASTRAD.
  • Experience with radiation environments modeling and dose analysis and tools such as SPENVIS, OMERE.
  • Experience with in space charging for spacecraft, plasma, and atomic oxygen.
  • Prior experience in an electronics, semiconductors, or electrical systems design role.
  • Experience with software development in Matlab, Python, etc.
  • Experience with computer architecture & design.
  • Experience developing infrastructure for radiation test (procedures, reporting, equipment, etc).
  • Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
  • Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

Pay range:

Radiation Effects Engineer I: $93,480-$132,696

Radiation Effects Engineer II: $120,540-$171,108

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