Senior Nuclear 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 EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or a similar field from an accredited institution
4+ years of experience with Monte Carlo nuclear engineering software such as OpenMC, MCNP, Serpent, SCALE, etc
Experience documenting analysis methods and assumptions
Strong programming skills in any language, preferably Python
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission
Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ

Responsibilities

Own modeling methods of core neutronics and reactor physics calculations supporting Radiant’s transient safety analyses
Perform calculations of energy deposition distributions, reactivity coefficients, kinetics parameters, and control blade worths to input into Digital Twin models
Verify assumptions and assess conservatism of neutronics models
Document methods for both technical and non-technical audiences
Assist in Verification & Validation (V&V) efforts for the Digital Twin
Review and support other nuclear analyses across the company in reactor physics, shielding, and radiation detection

Skills

Neutronics

Reactor Physics

Reactivity Coefficients

Kinetics Parameters

Energy Deposition

Digital Twin

Transient Safety Analyses

Control Blade Worths

V&V

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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