Tooling Engineer for Portable Nuclear Microreactors

Socket.dev; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock plan

Medical coverage

One Medical

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Voluntary benefits

Paid parental leave

Lunch provided

Flexible PTO

Team events

HQ near ocean

Job summary

Radiant in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Tooling Engineer to help design and fabricate production tooling for fabricating and assembling complex mechanisms. The role focuses on enabling semi-remote operations for fueling and defueling of the nuclear microreactor and requires close collaboration with design and manufacturing engineers.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, hands-on tool design, and experience with electromechanical

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• Graduating in December 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Understanding of both 'hand calc' analytical methods and higher fidelity finite element-based analysis methods.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Experience with custom machine design; electromechanical systems, motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, lifting/rigging, etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with design and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with design and manufacturing engineers to develop innovative production tooling for fabricating and assembling complex mechanisms and structures.
• Design, analyze, and fabricate tooling that enables semi-remote operations for fueling/defueling of the reactor.
• Identify and develop appropriate suppliers for tooling components, fabrication.

Skills

Tooling design

FEA analysis

EM systems

Communication

Collaboration

Hands-on fabrication

Electromechanical

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Graduating Dec 2026 / Spring 2027

Job description

Radiant in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Tooling Engineer to help design and fabricate production tooling for fabricating and assembling complex mechanisms. The role focuses on enabling semi-remote operations for fueling and defueling of the nuclear microreactor and requires close collaboration with design and manufacturing engineers.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, hands-on tool design, and experience with electromechanical