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Radiation Effects Engineer

Ogden, Utah Job ID JR2026514961 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 30, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking a Radiation Effects Engineer, mid-career or senior level, to serve as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) at Little Mountain Test Facility in Ogden, Utah. The successful candidate will support all Radioactive Material (RAM) items and services to comply with Air Force, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and Radioisotope Committee (RIC) standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the radiation safety program. This includes development, maintenance, and application of test facility requirements and personnel training.

  • Effectively communicate with program office representatives, system designers, and other radiation experts to ensure that radiation-related concerns are adequately addressed.

  • Interface effectively with internal and external customers across all technical disciplines in a team environment.

  • Coordinate with peer facilities such as Brookhaven National Labs, Texas A&M, and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite at Little Mountain Test Facility in Ogden, UT. 

This position requires an Active U.S. Security Clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Travel: Travel may be required up to 10% of the time domestically depending on business needs.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

  • Level 3: Typically, 5 or more years' related work experience

  • Level 4: Typically, 9 or more years' related work experience

  • Experience with radiation environments or radiation effects.

  • Availability to work a flexible schedule and support phone calls outside of normal working hours.

  • An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Prior experience as RSO

  • Completed the training and education requirements outlined by U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulation 10 CFR 35.50.  

    • Option 1: Hold a bachelor’s or graduate degree in physical science, engineering, or biological science with at least 20 college credits in physical science; have at least five (5) years of professional experience in health physics (graduate training can substitute for up to two (2) years); pass an examination covering radioactivity, radiation biology, and radiation dosimetry.

    • Option 2: Hold a master’s or doctor’s degree in physics, medical physics, or another physical science, engineering or applied mathematics; have two (2) years full-time practical training and/or supervised experience in medical physics; pass an examination that assesses knowledge in clinical diagnostic radiological or nuclear medicine physics and radiation safety.

  • Proven track record of compliance with safety and security standards.

  • Experience with operation of electrical test equipment such as digitizing oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator, and multimeter.

Conflict of Interest:

  • Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

  • Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Shift Work Statement:

  • This position is for 1st shift

Drug Free Workplace:

  • Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

This is a union-represented position.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range, level 3: $ 112,200 – $ 151,800

Summary pay range, level 4: $ 136,850 – $ 185,150


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 22, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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