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The company’s 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. Radiant’s 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.\nAs the Lead Reactor Operations Engineer, you will direct the team providing operational insights to ensure the development of Kaleidos and its functionality meet the requirements for safe, efficient, and reliable reactor operations and commissioning. 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You will also go one step further and qualify as a Kaleidos Reactor Operator yourself - always remaining technically hands on.\nResponsibilities & Duties:\nLead, mentor, and grow a team of Reactor Operations Engineers, setting technical priorities aligned with test, commissioning, and operational milestones.\n\nQualify as an operator to gain firsthand experience and ensure the team's work aligns with real-world execution.\n\nEstablish the conduct of operations and fleet monitoring processes for Kaleidos reactors.\n\nSupport development of control algorithms for semi-autonomous and/or manual operations.\n\nSupport the evaluation of integrated plant response to various events, accidents, and malfunctions.\n\nParticipate in design reviews and provide feedback from an operations and maintenance perspective.\n\nEnsure all team deliverables meet DOE and NRC standards, maintaining strict formatting, clarity, and usability in procedural documentation.\n\nRecruit, hire, and develop engineering talent to scale the team with Radiant's growth.\n\nRequired Qualifications & Skills:\n6+ years of full-time professional engineering experience, including system design, analysis, or testing, with 2+ years in a formal or informal technical leadership role.\n\nFamiliarity with the interrelationships and dependencies of reactor systems, encompassing nuclear, mechanical, I&C and electrical systems - and their response as an integrated power plant system.\n\nLicensed as Senior Reactor Operator or Naval equivalent.\n\nAbility to apply first principles thinking to solve problems and make decisions in uncertain or ambiguous situations.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\n\nBackground in highly regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, aerospace, aviation, maritime).\n\nDemonstrated ability to lead and develop technical teams, managing and making decisions on risk, while remaining hands-on.\n\nDesired Qualifications & Skills:\nPrior experience working as an operator in nuclear environments (e.g., nuclear energy, naval reactors, or radiation-controlled facilities), with familiarity in safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and high-reliability operations.\n\n3+ years of full-time nuclear operations experience.\n\nLicensed as Senior Reactor Operator or Naval equivalent.\n\nHands-on experience in developing technical procedures, human factors engineering, or operational interface design.\n\nPrior operations background such as mission control room operator.\n\nAdditional Requirements:\nMust be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.\n\nMust work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.\n\nWillingness to travel 50% - 60% of the time, as needed for projects.\n\nBenefits and Perks\nStock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.\n\nMedical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.\n\nOne Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents.\n\nVision: 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents.\n\nDental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependents.\n\nVoluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.\n\n8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.\n\nDaily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.\n\nFlexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.\n\nCompany and team-bonding events, happy hours and in-person camaraderie.\n\nBeautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.\n\nTotal Compensation and Benefits\nRadiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiant’s 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.\nThe best of today’s advanced reactor builders don’t wait for job postings. They join the winning team. If that’s you, contact us directly for immediate opportunities: .\nWe 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.\nThis position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. 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