# Senior Stress 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: Senior
- Location: El Segundo, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $134K to $185K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/radiant-industries/2815a14d-0385-40c1-873c-42fb07e0d7b2
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/radiant-senior-stress-engineer/

## 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

Tags: Engineering