Radiant

Nuclear Energy

SeniorTestEngineer

$140–197k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Test Engineer at Radiant. Skills: Test procedure development, Operator interface design, Human factors engineering. Develop operational procedures. Refine operational procedures”

Industry & Context.

Nuclear Energy
Problems you'll solve

First principles thinking

Eligibility Requirements

Work extended hours, Work weekends

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Undergraduate degree in engineering, 2+ years engineering experience, Proficiency managing complex hardware/software processes

Nice to Have

Hands-on technical procedure development, Human factors engineering experience, Operational interface design experience, Prior operations background, Experience in regulated industries, Proficiency in Python for procedure testing, Proficiency in UNIX for procedure testing, Experience with human factors, User-centered instructions experience

What You'll Do.

Develop operational procedures

Refine operational procedures

Integrate hardware testing

Integrate software testing

Collaborate with engineers

Improve operator interfaces

Improve procedural workflows

Improve software tools

Support testing digital twins

Support iterative improvements

Ensure compliance with standards

Maintain formatting in documentation

Maintain clarity in documentation

Maintain usability in documentation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary team

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. Senior Test Engineer We are seeking Senior Test 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 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. 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 digital twin simulations. Your contributions will enhance operator efficiency, safety, and real-world execution of our cutting-edge microreactors. Responsibilities and Duties: - Develop and refine operational procedures that integrate both software and hardware-in-the-loop test

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