Senior Mechanisms Engineer at Radiant

El Segundo, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Nuclear Energy, Clean TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering
  • 4+ years of experience designing mechanisms
  • 4+ years of experience performing stress analysis using both hand calculations and finite element tools (Abaqus, Ansys, FEMAP, or similar)
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission
  • Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ

Responsibilities

  • Ownership of critical mechanisms such as the control blade actuator or air jacket valves
  • Conduct trade studies and develop designs to meet program requirements
  • Perform detailed thermomechanical analysis (static strength, durability/fatigue) and kinematic analysis to determine structural integrity and performance margins using both hand calculations and finite element tools
  • Develop and execute manufacturing/assembly instructions and test plans
  • Create and manage a Bill-Of-Materials (BOM)
  • Find and develop suppliers for components
  • Own subassembly design, manufacturing, and test schedules
  • Own risk analysis (FMEA) for subsystems
  • Collect requirements, provide expertise and feedback to engineers in other functional areas via clear, constructive communication

Skills

Mechanisms Design
Trade Studies
Material Selection
Thermomechanical Analysis
Finite Element Analysis
Kinematic Analysis
Structural Analysis
Fatigue Analysis
Bill of Materials
Supplier Management
Manufacturing Instructions
Assembly
Testing

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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