# 2027 New Graduate - Reactor Operations 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/e53dc696-0e18-4d3c-bcc3-30d89ea03795
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/radiant-2027-new-graduate-reactor-operations-engineer/

## About the role

Develop and refine operational procedures that integrate both software and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

## What they're looking for

- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
- Graduating in December 2026 or Spring 2027
- 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
- Hands-on experience in developing technical procedures, human factors engineering, or operational interface design
- Proficiency in Python, UNIX, for procedure testing within the simulator environments

Tags: Engineering