Reactor Operations Engineer at Radiant

El Segundo, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Nuclear Energy, Clean EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of full-time professional experience in engineering problem-solving, including system design, analysis, or testing
  • Proficiency in managing or optimizing complex hardware and software processes for testing and operations
  • Ability to apply first principles thinking to solve problems and make decisions in uncertain or ambiguous situations
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to achieve company goals
  • Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine operational procedures that integrate both software and hardware-in-the-loop testing
  • Collaborate closely with engineers to improve operator interfaces, procedural workflows, and software tools
  • Qualify as an operator to gain firsthand experience, ensuring procedures align with real-world execution
  • Support testing and iterative improvements of digital twin scenarios, operator systems, and human-machine interfaces
  • Ensure compliance with DOE and NRC standards, maintaining strict formatting, clarity, and usability in procedural documentation

Skills

Reactor Operations
Operational Procedures
DOE Compliance
NRC Compliance
Human Factors Engineering
Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing
Operator Interfaces
Procedural Workflows
Software Tools
Digital Twin Simulations

Radiant

Develops compact nuclear microreactors for energy

About Radiant

Radiant Nuclear develops compact nuclear microreactors aimed at providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions, especially for remote locations and military applications. Their main product, the Kaleidos microreactor, utilizes a CO2 cycle for energy production, allowing for a smaller and more portable reactor that can be deployed in challenging environments. Radiant differentiates itself from competitors by leveraging expertise from veterans of SpaceX and other high-tech industries, focusing on advanced technology in the nuclear energy market. The company's goal is to transform the nuclear energy sector by commercializing its microreactor technology and securing government contracts, such as those with the Department of Defense, while also seeking partnerships with private sector companies to enhance growth.

El Segundo, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$151.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, EnergyIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Stock Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
One Medical

Risks

Public opposition to nuclear energy may hinder Radiant's market acceptance.
Regulatory delays from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission could impact Radiant's timelines.
Competition from cheaper solar and wind technologies may affect Radiant's market share.

Differentiation

Radiant's Kaleidos microreactor offers zero-emissions power for remote and critical applications.
The company leverages expertise from SpaceX veterans for advanced nuclear technology development.
Radiant's CO2 cycle technology enables compact, efficient, and portable nuclear power solutions.

Upsides

Radiant raised $100M in Series C funding to develop commercial microreactors.
The U.S. Department of Defense awarded Radiant $3.8M for turbomachinery development.
Growing demand for sustainable energy in data centers boosts Radiant's market potential.

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