# 2027 New Graduate - Nuclear Engineer at Radiant

- Company: Radiant
- What the company does: Radiant builds Kaleidos, a portable, factory-built nuclear microreactor that delivers a megawatt of clean power anywhere it is needed. Backed by a16z, Felicis and USV.
- Company website: https://www.radiantnuclear.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Entry level
- Location: El Segundo, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $105K to $130K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-17
- Apply by: 2026-11-01
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/radiant-industries/34c3d21e-5260-4bdd-8e7b-46e310e57c02
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/radiant-2027-new-graduate-nuclear-engineer/

## About the role

Assist with nuclear design and analysis tasks, including shielding, neutronics, thermal, and fuel-related studies. Support coupled neutronics and thermal calculations to refine system performance models.

## What they're looking for

- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related discipline
- Graduating in December 2026 or Spring 2027
- Strong academic foundation in nuclear engineering principles (e.g., reactor physics, thermal-hydraulics, radiation shielding)
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, C++, C#, or similar)
- Hands-on experience through coursework, research, projects, or labs in nuclear system design or analysis
- Familiarity with nuclear simulation codes (e.g., OpenMC, Serpent, MCNP, MOOSE, BISON, RELAP, CFD, Pronghorn, GRIFFIN)

Tags: Engineering