Reactor Operations Engineer Intern — Hands-on Testing

RippleMatch Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Radiant, an El Segundo, CA-based startup, seeks a Summer 2027 Reactor Operations Engineer intern to bridge software and hardware-in-the-loop testing in a highly regulated, safety‑critical setting.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and refine procedures, support testing of digital twins and operator systems, and ensure DOE/NRC compliance while gaining hands-on experience in a cutting‑edge industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in managing or optimizing complex hardware and software processes for testing and operations.
• Ability to apply first principles thinking to solve problems and make decisions in uncertain or ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine operational procedures that integrate both software and hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing.
• Bridge engineering, operations, and human factors to translate designs into clear, executable, and DOE or NRC compliant procedures.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to improve operator interfaces, procedural workflows, and software tools.
• Gain firsthand experience, ensuring procedures align with real‑world execution.
• Support testing and iterative improvements of digital twin scenarios, operator systems, and human‑machine interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with DOE and NRC standards, maintaining formatting, clarity, and usability in procedural documentation.

Skills

Hardware/Software process optimization

First principles thinking

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Python

UNIX

Job description

Radiant, an El Segundo, CA-based startup, seeks a Summer 2027 Reactor Operations Engineer intern to bridge software and hardware-in-the-loop testing in a highly regulated, safety‑critical setting.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and refine procedures, support testing of digital twins and operator systems, and ensure DOE/NRC compliance while gaining hands-on experience in a cutting‑edge industrial environment.