Fluid Systems Engineer - Nuclear Power (Remote)

Radiant; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option plan

Medical coverage

Vision and dental plans

Parental leave

Lunch & snacks

Flexible PTO

Remote workday

Team events

HQ near the Pacific Ocean

Job summary

Radiant, an El Segundo, CA-based startup, seeks a Mechanical Engineer, Fluids Systems to own critical Kaleidos fluid systems from concept through production. You will lead end-to-end design, conduct thermal-fluid analyses, perform trade studies, and drive manufacturability while building a robust BOM and coordinating supplier selection.

The role offers impact on the first new commercial reactor design in decades and requires strong communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aeronautical, Civil or Structural Eng.
• Experience with fluid system architecture design.
• Experience in designing, building, and testing fluids systems.
• Proficient knowledge in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.
• Proficient knowledge of heat exchanger design and analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end engineering of fluid systems and components.
• Perform thermal and fluids analysis to drive design decisions, verify system performance, and ensure structural integrity using first-principle hand calculations and finite element tools.
• Perform trade studies to optimize system 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.

Skills

Fluid systems

Thermodynamics

Heat exchanger design

Engineering analysis

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Finite element analysis

Job description

Radiant, an El Segundo, CA-based startup, seeks a Mechanical Engineer, Fluids Systems to own critical Kaleidos fluid systems from concept through production. You will lead end-to-end design, conduct thermal-fluid analyses, perform trade studies, and drive manufacturability while building a robust BOM and coordinating supplier selection.

The role offers impact on the first new commercial reactor design in decades and requires strong communication across multidisciplinary teams.