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Senior Stress Engineer

Radiant · El Segundo, CA · On-site

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About Radiant

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.

About the role

Radiant is seeking a Stress Engineer to own and execute structural loads, vibration, and dynamic analyses for complex mechanical systems associated for Kaleidos, the world's first portable microreactor and supporting hardware. You will play a critical role in ensuring structural integrity and survivability across all phases of the product lifecycle, including manufacturing, transportation, handling, deployment, and operational environments.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
  • 4+ years of professional experience in stress, loads, dynamics, or structural analysis for complex mechanical systems
  • Strong fundamentals in structural mechanics, dynamics, and vibration
  • Experience with finite element modeling and analysis of metallic and composite structures
  • Proficiency with industry-standard FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran)
  • Familiarity with design allowables, safety factors, and margin-of-safety methodologies
More about this role

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to 5 years without refueling. Portable nuclear power with rapid-deploy capability can replace similar-sized diesel generators and provide critical asset support for hospitals, data centers, remote sites, and military bases. Radiant’s unique, practical approach to nuclear development leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe, factory-built microreactors that use existing, well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020, Radiant is on track to test its first reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory this summer, with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.

Radiant is seeking a Stress Engineer to own and execute structural loads, vibration, and dynamic analyses for complex mechanical systems associated for Kaleidos, the world's first portable microreactor and supporting hardware. You will play a critical role in ensuring structural integrity and survivability across all phases of the product lifecycle,...

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