2027 New Graduate Reactor Operations Engineer

About Radiant

Radiant is an El Segundo CA-based startup building the worlds first mass-produced portable nuclear microreactors. The companys first reactor Kaleidos is a 1-megawatt fail-safe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to 5 years without refueling. Portable nuclear power with rapid-deploy capability can replace similar-sized diesel generators and provide critical asset support for hospitals data centers remote sites and military bases. Radiants unique practical approach to nuclear development leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe factory-built microreactors that use existing well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020 Radiant is on track to test its first reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory this summer with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.

Radiant is seeking a highly motivated Reactor Operations Engineer to join the team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine operational procedures that integrate both software and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

• This role offers a rare opportunity to bridge engineering operations and human factors in a highly technical and regulated environment. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to translate complex hardware and software designs into clear executable and DOE or NRC compliant procedures. Your work will ensure that Reactor Operators (ROs) and Senior Reactor Operators (SROs) can efficiently and safely execute test commissioning and operational activities.

• Collaborate closely with engineers to improve operator interfaces procedural workflows and software tools.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.

• Graduating in December 2026 or Spring 2027.

• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in developing technical procedures human factors engineering or operational interface design.

• Proficiency in Python UNIX for procedure testing within the simulator environments.

• Experience with human factors and user-centered instructions for operational workflows.

Benefits and Perks

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.

• Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee 50% dependents offers up to Platinum plans.

• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents.

• Vision: 100% top tier plan coverage 50% for dependents.

• Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage orthodontia extra 50% for dependents.

• Voluntary life accident hospital critical illness commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.

• 8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.

• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.

• Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.

• Company and team-bonding events happy hours and in-person camaraderie.

• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.

Total Compensation and Benefits
Radiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiants new hire compensation package includes base salary substantial equity grants and comprehensive health benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a rigorous evaluation of interview performance experience education and qualifications and are designed to support continued growth as scope responsibility and impact expand at Radiant.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicants capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

Required Experience:

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