Senior Automation & Controls Engineer — Onsite Nuclear Microreactor Ops

TQC Ltd; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

One Medical

Vision plan

Dental plan

Parental leave

Lunch provided

Snacks and drinks

Flexible PTO

Remote workday option

Team events

Job summary

Radiant, an El Segundo, CA-based startup, seeks a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to design, build, and implement automated production and test equipment for mass production and refueling of our nuclear microreactor technology.

You will work closely with design and manufacturing engineers to develop robust PLC code, electrical systems, and HMI interfaces, ensuring safety standards and readiness for high-volume manufacturing while supporting continuous improvement in a cutting-edge field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or CS.
• 4+ years designing and commissioning automation and controls for industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage automation projects for mass production.
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code for high-volume manufacturing.
• Ensure ANSI/RIA R15.06 and OSHA-compliant robot and equipment safety.
• Design electrical systems per NEC, NFPA, UL508A.
• Select and size servo motors and controllers.
• Manage electrical cabinets, field wiring, pneumatics and plumbing.
• Create simple HMIs for complex machines.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

4+ years automation & controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physics/CS

Tools

Zuken E3.C#

C#/.NET/Python/SQL

TwinCAT 3

Inductive Automation Ignition

Kuka

ABB

Fanuc

Job description

Radiant, an El Segundo, CA-based startup, seeks a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to design, build, and implement automated production and test equipment for mass production and refueling of our nuclear microreactor technology.

You will work closely with design and manufacturing engineers to develop robust PLC code, electrical systems, and HMI interfaces, ensuring safety standards and readiness for high-volume manufacturing while supporting continuous improvement in a cutting-edge field.