{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"682d5e977d210cb9153eecff","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/682d5e977d210cb9153eecff","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/682d5e977d210cb9153eecff","title":"Staff Structures Engineer","description":"About Radiant 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.\nAbout Radiant 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 leav…​es 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.\nAbout The Role Radiant is seeking a highly motivated Staff Structures Engineer to design and develop critical structures within Kaleidos. You will solve unique challenges creating efficient and reliable structures that facilitate fission while surviving extreme temperature environments and meeting volumetric constraints. You will be responsible for the following: trade studies, material selection, detailed structural analysis, assembly, integration, and testing. You will have an instrumental impact of fueling the first new commercial reactor design in over 50 years by 2026.\nResponsibilities & Duties Ownership of critical structures such as mass-efficient transportable shielding systems, container system, and high temperature graphite and metallic systems.\nConduct trade studies and develop designs to meet program requirements.\nPerform detailed thermomechanical analysis (static strength, durability/fatigue) and dynamic analysis (vibration, shock) to determine structural integrity (margins of safety) using both hand calculations and finite element tools.\nDevelop and execute manufacturing/assembly instructions and test plans.\nCreate and manage a Bill-Of-Materials (BOM).\nFind and develop suppliers for components.\nOwn subassembly design, manufacturing, and test schedules.\nOwn risk analysis (FMEA) for subsystems.\nCollect requirements, provide expertise and feedback to engineers in other functional areas via clear, constructive communication.\nRequired Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Civil or Structural Engineering.\n7+ years of experience designing structures.\n5+ years of experience performing stress analysis using both hand calculations and finite element tools (Abaqus, Ansys, FEMAP, or similar).\nDesired Qualifications & Skills Experience with design of multi-component assemblies in CAD (NX or similar).\nExperience designing hardware that was manufactured, deployed, and iteratively improved.\nExperience resolving thermal expansion issues in designs.\nExperience working with interdisciplinary teams.\nSolid understanding and application of GD&T.\nProficiency with both “hand calc” analytical methods and higher fidelity finite element-based analysis methods.\nAbility to derive free-body diagrams for systems with which one was not previously familiar.\nSelf-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.\nExperience with using text-based software development tools.\nAdditional Requirements Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.\nMust work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.\nBenefits And Perks Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.\nMedical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.\nOne Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents.\nVision: 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents.\nDental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependents.\nVoluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.\n8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.\nDaily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.\nFlexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.\nCompany and team-bonding events, happy hours and in-person camaraderie.\nBeautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.\nTotal Compensation And Benefits Radiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiant’s new hire compensation package includes base salary, substantial equity grants, and comprehensive health benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a rigorous evaluation of interview performance, experience, education, and qualifications, and are designed to support continued growth as scope, responsibility, and impact expand at Radiant.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nThis position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.\nCompensation Range: $168.5K - $207.9K\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Alumni Founders","rawCompany":"alumni founders","city":"El Segundo","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-03T04:11:33.357Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2161.00","title":"Nuclear Engineers","slug":"nuclear-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Staff Structures Engineer","description":"About Radiant 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.\nAbout Radiant 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 leav…​es 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.\nAbout The Role Radiant is seeking a highly motivated Staff Structures Engineer to design and develop critical structures within Kaleidos. You will solve unique challenges creating efficient and reliable structures that facilitate fission while surviving extreme temperature environments and meeting volumetric constraints. You will be responsible for the following: trade studies, material selection, detailed structural analysis, assembly, integration, and testing. You will have an instrumental impact of fueling the first new commercial reactor design in over 50 years by 2026.\nResponsibilities & Duties Ownership of critical structures such as mass-efficient transportable shielding systems, container system, and high temperature graphite and metallic systems.\nConduct trade studies and develop designs to meet program requirements.\nPerform detailed thermomechanical analysis (static strength, durability/fatigue) and dynamic analysis (vibration, shock) to determine structural integrity (margins of safety) using both hand calculations and finite element tools.\nDevelop and execute manufacturing/assembly instructions and test plans.\nCreate and manage a Bill-Of-Materials (BOM).\nFind and develop suppliers for components.\nOwn subassembly design, manufacturing, and test schedules.\nOwn risk analysis (FMEA) for subsystems.\nCollect requirements, provide expertise and feedback to engineers in other functional areas via clear, constructive communication.\nRequired Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Civil or Structural Engineering.\n7+ years of experience designing structures.\n5+ years of experience performing stress analysis using both hand calculations and finite element tools (Abaqus, Ansys, FEMAP, or similar).\nDesired Qualifications & Skills Experience with design of multi-component assemblies in CAD (NX or similar).\nExperience designing hardware that was manufactured, deployed, and iteratively improved.\nExperience resolving thermal expansion issues in designs.\nExperience working with interdisciplinary teams.\nSolid understanding and application of GD&T.\nProficiency with both “hand calc” analytical methods and higher fidelity finite element-based analysis methods.\nAbility to derive free-body diagrams for systems with which one was not previously familiar.\nSelf-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.\nExperience with using text-based software development tools.\nAdditional Requirements Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.\nMust work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.\nBenefits And Perks Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.\nMedical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.\nOne Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents.\nVision: 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents.\nDental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependents.\nVoluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.\n8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.\nDaily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.\nFlexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.\nCompany and team-bonding events, happy hours and in-person camaraderie.\nBeautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.\nTotal Compensation And Benefits Radiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiant’s new hire compensation package includes base salary, substantial equity grants, and comprehensive health benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a rigorous evaluation of interview performance, experience, education, and qualifications, and are designed to support continued growth as scope, responsibility, and impact expand at Radiant.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nThis position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. 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