Senior Mechanical Engineer

1 month ago


El Segundo, United States Radiant Industries Full time

Radiant Industries is an El Segundo, CA-based startup developing Kaleidos, a portable, containerized nuclear microreactor. Portable nuclear power with rapid deploy capability can replace diesel generators used today to provide critical asset support for hospitals, datacenters, and military bases or to power microgrids at remote sites. Radiant’s unique, practical approach to nuclear development utilizes modern software engineering to rapidly achieve safe, factory-constructable microreactors leveraging existing, well-qualified materials. Radiant is on a fast track to demonstrate the first fueled operation of a new commercial nuclear reactor design, just two years from now. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Radiant is seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop new hardware with a team of experienced engineering professionals in a fast-paced startup environment. The candidate will be responsible for design and analysis of a wide variety of components in support of developing Kaleidos. Responsibilities & Duties Mechanical Engineering ownership of components and subsystems, such as the following: Reactor core pressure vessel design per Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Reactor internal components and mechanisms. Radiation shielding and thermal insulation. Heat exchangers and other fluid system components. Transportation and assembly tooling. Perform detailed thermal and mechanical analysis (static strength, durability/fatigue) to determine structural integrity (margins of safety) using both hand calculations and finite element tools. Perform trade studies to optimize structure and meet program requirements. Develop and execute manufacturing/assembly instructions and test plans. Create and manage a Bill-Of-Materials (BOM). Find and develop suppliers for all components. Own subassembly design, manufacturing, and test schedules. Own risk analysis (FMEA) for subsystems. Collect requirements, provide expertise and feedback to engineers in other functional areas via clear, constructive communication. Required Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Civil or Structural Engineering. 3+ years of experience performing stress analysis (static and fatigue) using both hand calculations and finite element tools (Abaqus, Ansys, or similar). Desired Qualifications & Skills 3+ years of experience with design of multi-component assemblies in CAD (Solidworks or similar). 3+ years of professional experience designing hardware that was manufactured, deployed, and iteratively improved. Solid understanding and application of GD&T. Proficiency with both “hand calc” analytical methods and higher fidelity Finite Element based analysis methods. Track record of appropriate fidelity selection, based on engineering questions to be answered. Ability to derive free-body diagram and control volume-based models for systems with which one was not previously familiar. Experience performing CFD analysis for combined fluid/thermal modeling of systems. Experience performing fracture analysis using NASGRO / NASFLA. Experience performing combined structural and thermal analysis of graphite and ceramic structural components. Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills. Experience with using text-based software development tools. Employee Benefits for Eligible Employees: Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time, salaried employees. Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans. One Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents. Voluntary Life, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, Commuter and FSA are offered as employee-contributed benefits. Free snacks and drinks onsite. Flexible PTO policy. We 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. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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