Radiant

Nuclear

SeniorReactorSystemsEngineer

$134–185k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Reactor Systems Engineer at Radiant. Skills: Reactor systems, Procedure development, Human factors. Design mission-critical procedures. Implement mission-critical procedures”

Industry & Context.

Nuclear
Problems you'll solve

Engineering problem-solving; Decision making

Eligibility Requirements

Work extended hours, Work weekends, 50%-60% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years engineering experience, Manage complex hardware/software processes, Apply first principles thinking, Background regulated industries

Nice to Have

Nuclear operator experience, 2+ years nuclear operations, Licensed Senior Reactor Operator, Develop technical procedures, Human factors engineering, Operational interface design, Mission control room operator, Python for procedure testing, UNIX for procedure testing, Human factors experience, User-centered instructions

What You'll Do.

Design mission-critical procedures

Implement mission-critical procedures

Gain firsthand experience

Improve operator interfaces

Improve procedural workflows

Improve software tools

Support testing digital twin

Support iterative improvements digital twin

Support operator systems

Support human-machine interfaces

Ensure DOE/NRC compliance

Maintain procedural documentation

Develop operational procedures

Refine operational procedures

Integrate software/hardware testing

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary team; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Technical documentation; Clarity; Usability

Full Job Description

ABOUT RADIANT Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. 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. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Senior Reactor Systems Engineer to design and implement mission-critical procedures for reactor operators managing our groundbreaking nuclear microreactor technology. This role offers a rare opportunity to bridge engineering, operations, and human factors in a highly technical and fast-paced 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. This position goes beyond traditional systems engineering - you will also gain hands-on experience as a Reactor Operator (RO), directly influencing the development of operational software, procedures, and future reactor designs. Responsibilities & Duties: - Qualify as an operator to gain firsthand experience, ensuring procedures align with real-world execution. - Collaborate closely with engineers to improve operator interfaces, procedural workflows, and software tools

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