Lead Thermal CFD Engineer for Nuclear Microreactors

Radiant; El Segundo (CA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Stock incentive plan

Medical: 100% base Silver + dependents

One Medical memberships

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Parental leave (8 weeks)

Education program with Penn State

Daily catered lunch

Flexible PTO; on-site dining

Descripción de la vacante

Radiant is seeking a Principal Thermal-Hydraulics Engineer in El Segundo, CA to lead thermal CFD/FEA modeling for Kaleidos reactor systems. You will set methods, standards, and validation strategy, mentoring engineers and guiding cross-functional decisions critical to commercialization.

The role requires 10+ years in the field, deep CFD tool experience, and the ability to drive modeling strategy and automation. On-site work is expected at the El Segundo HQ.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or similar field; MS/PhD preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience with leadership on complex systems.
• Experience with CFD codes (STAR-CCM+/Ansys Fluent) and multi-physics tools.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as technical authority for thermal CFD/FEA modeling of Kaleidos reactor systems.
• Define modeling strategy and best practices for turbulent flow and heat transfer.
• Lead model verification/validation and uncertainty bounds.
• Architect automated simulation workflows and tooling.
• Lead development of reduced-order analysis methods with cross-functional teams.
• Translate results into clear engineering recommendations for leadership.
• Mentor engineers and participate in design reviews.

Conocimientos

CFD expertise

STAR-CCM+/Ansys Fluent

FEA & turbulence modelling

Siemens NX CAD

Automation workflows

Mentoring & leadership

Technical communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physics

MS or PhD preferred

Herramientas

STAR-CCM+

Ansys Fluent

Siemens NX

Descripción del empleo

Radiant is seeking a Principal Thermal-Hydraulics Engineer in El Segundo, CA to lead thermal CFD/FEA modeling for Kaleidos reactor systems. You will set methods, standards, and validation strategy, mentoring engineers and guiding cross-functional decisions critical to commercialization.

The role requires 10+ years in the field, deep CFD tool experience, and the ability to drive modeling strategy and automation. On-site work is expected at the El Segundo HQ.