Radiant Industries

Senior Equipment Engineer

El Segundo, CA · Senior · Contract

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About the role

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world's first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. 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. Portable nuclear power with rapid-deploy capability can replace
similar-sized diesel generators and provide critical asset support for hospitals, data centers, remote sites, and military bases. Radiant's unique, practical approach to nuclear development leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe, factory-built microreactors that use existing, well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020, Radiant is on

Partner with design and manufacturing engineers to develop innovative production equipment for fabricating and assembling complex mechanisms and structures.
Identify and develop appropriate suppliers for components and fabrication.
Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world's first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors.
Radiant's unique, practical approach to nuclear development leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe, factory-built microreactors that use existing, well-qualified materials.
Radiant is seeking a highly motivated Senior Equipment Engineer who will be working closely with design engineers and the manufacturing team to develop and innovate custom equipment to build and assemble our microreactor system.

4+ years of experience in mechanical equipment design and fabrication of multi-component assemblies in CAD (NX or similar).
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to achieve company goals.
Experience with custom machine design; electromechanical systems, motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, lifting/rigging, etc.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with design and operations teams.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in mechanical, manufacturing, or other related engineering discipline.
Solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) with experience applying it to fabrication drawings.
Desired Qualifications &
Master's degree from an accredited institution in mechanical, manufacturing, or other related engineering discipline.
Proficiency with both "hand calc" analytical methods and higher fidelity finite element-based analysis methods.
Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Desired Qualifications & Skills:

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.
Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependents.

Founded in 2020, Radiant is on track to test its first reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory this summer, with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.

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