Spring Internship - Software Engineering at Radiant

El Segundo, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Nuclear Energy, Clean TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or equivalent degree from accredited institution
  • 5+ years nuclear engineering industry experience
  • Experience implementing nuclear regulatory requirements
  • Proficient in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, C++, C#, or another scientific computing language

Responsibilities

  • Ownership of nuclear design and analysis focus areas, for example: Shielding (assessing transport, operation, self-activation, environmental activation, and waste categorization, working with customer and regulatory requirements); Analysis (run coupled core physics and thermal calculations to refine the thermal model in various scenarios); Mechanical (assess damage effects and bulk material properties changes due to high flux on ceramics and metals inside the core); Fuel and waste (model burnup distribution, design burnable absorber, and perform criticality assessments for transport and waste facility compatibility); Reactor Physics (develop control schemes and design control systems using transient simulations to finalize source sizing and detector selection)
  • Apply expertise and knowledge of nuclear industry standards and regulations
  • Develop technical requirements for hardware systems, structures, and components, leading design reviews
  • Find and develop suppliers for all components
  • Own subassembly design, manufacturing, and test schedules
  • Provide expertise and feedback on functional areas such as safety and quality via clear and constructive communication to cross functional teams

Skills

nuclear engineering
shielding analysis
reactor physics modeling
criticality safety
thermal calculations
core physics
burnup modeling
fuel handling
MCNP
Monte Carlo methods
ANSYS
COMSOL

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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