Supply Chain Associate — Nuclear Tech, Onsite in El Segundo

US Health Partners, LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock plan

Medical benefits

One Medical membership

Vision plan

Dental benefits

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA‑based startup building portable nuclear microreactors. We are seeking a Supply Chain Associate to help source components and services for our systems, collaborating with Engineering, QA, and Operations.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience in supplier evaluation and negotiation while applying engineering judgment to sourcing decisions. The role requires a mechanical engineering background with 1–3 years of manufacturing or hardware experience, strong analytical skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, hardware, or hands‑on engineering projects.
• Strong technical aptitude with interest in developing commercial/negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with ERP/MRP systems and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day PO tracking and expediting for assigned commodities.
• Serve as a point of contact for lower‑complexity supplier relationships; Escalate higher‑stakes commercial issues appropriately.
• Analyze supplier quotes and cost data to surface savings opportunities.
• Support risk assessments (supplier capacity, technical readiness) using your mechanical engineering background.
• Help track procurement metrics (on‑time delivery, cost variance) and contribute to supplier scorecards alongside SDEs.
• Support supplier identification and evaluation on cost, quality, reliability, and capacity, working closely with SDE and Engineering teams.
• Assist with negotiation prep (pricing, lead times, terms) under the guidance of senior supply chain staff.
• Help draft and review MSAs, NDAs, and PO terms.
• Collaborate with SDEs, Engineering, and Quality to translate technical requirements into sourcing criteria.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA‑based startup building portable nuclear microreactors. We are seeking a Supply Chain Associate to help source components and services for our systems, collaborating with Engineering, QA, and Operations.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience in supplier evaluation and negotiation while applying engineering judgment to sourcing decisions. The role requires a mechanical engineering background with 1–3 years of manufacturing or hardware experience, strong analytical skills,