Senior Power Electronics 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 Electrical Engineering, specializing in power electronics
  • 8+ years of design experience designing high voltage and high power electronics
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission
  • Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop power electronics for a nuclear power generator
  • Build detailed schematics, select components, PCBA layout, prototype, and validate hardware
  • Apply EMI/EMC strategies and underlying physics to engineering problems
  • Utilize expertise in design and validation of gate drivers, power stages, magnetics, and controls
  • Conduct modeling and detailed simulation of inverters
  • Own the design and build a fully functioning inverter autonomously
  • Perform circuit formal analysis, e.g., de-rating and worst-case circuit analysis
  • Optimize loss, efficiency, and conduct thermal analysis of the inverter
  • Design high-voltage and high-speed generator drives, DC-DC converters for high-voltage batteries, and standalone and grid-tied inverters
  • Own power electronics design, analysis, simulation, and component selection
  • Partner cross-functionally with top industry engineers at Radiant, as well as vendors and partner organizations, including government agencies

Skills

Power Electronics
DC-DC Converters
Grid-Tied Inverters
Gate Drivers
Power Stages
Magnetics
EMI/EMC
PCBA Layout
Hardware Prototyping
Component Selection
Simulation
Schematics Design

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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