Radiant Industries

Test Engineer, Mechanical/Fluids

El Segundo, CA · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago

HRISSiemens NXSystems EngineeringPLCCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptability

About the role

The company's first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to 5 years without refueling.
This role offers a rare opportunity to bridge engineering, operations, and human factors in a highly technical and fast-paced environment.
Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees. - Daily catered lunch.

Perform testing as a Test Conductor/Test Director to gain firsthand experience, ensuring procedures align with real-world execution.
Partner with design engineers to develop innovative test methods for complex mechanisms and structures.
Support testing and iterative improvements of fluid, electrical, and structural hardware of the Kaleidos reactor through development, qualification, and acceptance testing.
Identify and develop appropriate suppliers for component sourcing and fabrication.
Drive initiatives for continuous improvement in test processes and data delivery quality.
Support one-off test campaigns in a fast paced, minimum-requirements environment to drive hardware risk reduction.

Prior experience working as an operator in fast-paced test environments (e.g., rocket engine testing, turbopump testing, component level testing), with familiarity in safety protocols, and high-reliability operations, high pressure gases, safety engineering (FMECAs, Keep-out Zone).
Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and engineering drawings (ASME 31.3, 31.1, and ASME Boiler Code Section III/VIII).
Prior operations experience with hands-on work designing and commissioning test ground support equipment (test fixtures, fluid systems, electrical systems).
Proficiency with Ion, Epsilon3, NX CAD, Teamcenter.
Experience with Beckhoff PLC Controllers.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in mechanical, manufacturing, or other related engineering discipline.
Ability to apply first principles thinking to solve problems and make decisions in uncertain or ambiguous situations.
Background in highly regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, aerospace, aviation, maritime).
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work independently.
Strong technical fundamentals in fluids and thermodynamics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Flexible and adaptable mindset - self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.
Desired Qualifications &
Experience designing, fabricating, or operating fluid systems.
Knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors, and accelerometers.
Hands-on experience in developing technical procedures.
Experience reviewing test data and hardware performance analysis.

100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents.
Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents.
Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
Flexible PTO policy.

recruiting@radiantnuclear.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls.
Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

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