# 2027 New Graduate - Thermal 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/8e8fc9b3-f2b4-40c3-846e-0dcb60feaff4
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/radiant-2027-new-graduate-thermal-engineer/

## About the role

Develop and execute thermal analysis and CFD to evaluate design and performance of Kaleidos systems. Document analysis results to communicate clear and actionable outputs.

## What they're looking for

- BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
- Graduating in December 2026 or Spring 2027
- A high level of independence in solving challenging engineering tasks is preferred
- Ability to seek out resources and proactively ask questions to finish projects through completion effectively, accurately, and timely
- Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment with a proactive and collaborative attitude
- Genuinely excited for our mission to rapidly deploy nuclear microreactors to remote locations requiring abundant, clean energy

Tags: Engineering