Lead Nuclear Reactor Operations Engineer – Onsite

Radiant Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

One Medical

Vision plan

Dental plan

Voluntary benefits

Parental leave

Education program

Daily catered lunch

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Radiant is seeking a Lead Reactor Operations Engineer in El Segundo, CA to direct a team delivering operational insights for Kaleidos and to ensure the safe, efficient operations and commissioning of the reactor system. This role includes qualifying as a Kaleidos Reactor Operator and staying hands-on.

You will mentor engineers, establish conduct of operations, support control algorithms, participate in design reviews, and ensure DOE/NRC compliance in documentation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of full-time engineering with 2+ years in leadership.
• Familiarity with reactor systems integration (nuclear, mechanical, I&C, electrical).
• Licensed as Senior Reactor Operator or Naval equivalent.
• Apply first principles thinking to solve problems in uncertainty.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience in highly regulated industries (nuclear, aerospace, aviation, maritime).
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Reactor Operations Engineers.
• Qualify as an operator and align work with real-world execution.
• Establish the conduct of operations and fleet monitoring processes.
• Support development of control algorithms for semi-aut autonomous and manual operations.
• Evaluate plant response to events, accidents and malfunctions.
• Participate in design reviews from an operations perspective.
• Ensure DOE/NRC compliance in procedural documentation.
• Recruit, hire, and develop engineering talent.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Nuclear systems

Reactor operations

Regulatory compliance

First principles thinking

Communication skills

Education

Senior Reactor Operator license

Job description

Radiant is seeking a Lead Reactor Operations Engineer in El Segundo, CA to direct a team delivering operational insights for Kaleidos and to ensure the safe, efficient operations and commissioning of the reactor system. This role includes qualifying as a Kaleidos Reactor Operator and staying hands-on.

You will mentor engineers, establish conduct of operations, support control algorithms, participate in design reviews, and ensure DOE/NRC compliance in documentation.