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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.\nAbout the Role\nRadiant is seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Engineer responsible for developing nuclear engineering solutions for our Kaleidos microreactor. This may include nuclear engineering areas such as radiation shielding, criticality safety, accident dose consequence, reactor physics modeling and design, transient analysis, and radiation detection. You will lead and own nuclear engineering initiatives and studies, strategic direction, and work closely with a collaborative nuclear and engineering team in a fast-paced startup environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about advanced reactor design, detail-oriented, effectively communicates, and a tenacity to solve interesting technical challenges.\nResponsibilities & Duties :\nOwnership of Nuclear design and analysis, examples include:\nShielding: Operational dose and shutdown activation analysis, waste categorization, and alignment of shielding design to customer and regulatory requirements.\n\nNeutronics: Analysis of ex-vessel reactor fluxes and energy deposition, criticality safety, and verification and validation (V&V) of the nuclear toolbox and reactor models.\n\nAccident and Dose Consequence: Radiological dose consequence from different accident scenarios for the Kaleidos demonstration and production units.\n\nTransient Analysis: Run coupled neutronics and thermal calculations to further understanding of the reactor dynamics of the Kaleidos reactor design.\n\nCollect requirements, provide expertise and feedback to engineers in other functional areas via clear, constructive communication.\n\nOther nuclear design and analysis duties as assigned.\n\nRequired Qualifications & Skills:\nBachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.\n\n1-2+ years of nuclear engineering industry experience (MS equivalent to 2 yrs).\n\nExperience with radiation transport methods, including with codes such as MCNP/OpenMC/Serpent.\n\nProficient in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, C++, C#, FORTRAN, or another scientific computing language.\n\nBasic knowledge of thermal hydraulic principles.\n\nSelf-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.\n\nExperience working in an engineering organization and developing high-quality work.\n\nDesired Qualifications & Skills\nExperience with variance reduction techniques and associated software (Attila4MC and/or ADVANTG), is a plus.\n\nStrong experience with OpenMC, Serpent, MCNP, Attila4MC, MOOSE, RELAP, Pronghorn, GRIFFIN, or other similar nuclear software packages.\n\nCompetency in distributed software development processes and high-performance computing environments.\n\nFamiliarity with CAD design software (NX, SolidWorks, and/or SpaceClaim), is a plus.\n\nFamiliarity with dose consequence methods and software such as MAACS or NRC-RADTRAN.\n\nAt least 1 year of software development or scripting experience.\n\nHands-on experience designing hardware and/or performing tests.\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\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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