Radiant
Nuclear
SeniorReactorSystemsEngineer
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“Senior Reactor Systems Engineer at Radiant. Skills: Reactor systems, Procedure development, Human factors. Design mission-critical procedures. Implement mission-critical procedures”
Industry & Context.
Engineering problem-solving; Decision making
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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