# Staff Turbomachinery 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: $201K to $314K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-02
- Apply by: 2026-12-17
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/radiant-industries/f04d871b-3c5c-4f8d-84ec-99ca49b76d4d?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/radiant-staff-turbomachinery-engineer/

## About the role

Radiant is seeking a Staff Turbomachinery Engineer to serve as the Responsible Engineer for the turbomachinery within our nuclear-driven power generation system. This role owns the mechanical design, integrity, and performance of the core rotating assembly at the heart of our 1MW closed-loop Brayton cycle. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 8+ years of experience designing high-speed rotating machinery (turbines, compressors, or similar systems)
- Deep expertise in structural analysis and mechanical design of turbomachinery
- Experience with bearings, seals, and high-speed shafting design
- Expert-level proficiency with analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS) and advanced use of NX and Teamcenter for complex design, simulation, and product lifecycle management
- Strong understanding of tolerancing, GD&T, and precision mechanical assembly

Tags: Engineering

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