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Senior Materials Engineer

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Radiant

Radiant

51-200 employees

Develops compact nuclear microreactors for energy

Government & Public Sector
Energy

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

El Segundo, CA, USA

Category
Materials & Structures
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Materials Science and Engineering, or in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering with a materials science and engineering focus.
  • 5+ years of experience working in the development, testing, and/or analysis of materials for demanding load cases and environments.
Responsibilities
  • Plan and execute materials testing to obtain material properties to inform design decisions.
  • Develop and qualify application-specific manufacturing processes such as welding, brazing, coating, etc.
  • Provide expert guidance in materials selection for components within Kaleidos.
  • Identify, procure, and operate equipment for materials characterization and testing.
  • Evaluate data quality and accuracy of material property data for use in company materials database.
  • Define or improve manufacturing processes of components to achieve desired material properties.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited institution in Materials Science and Engineering, or in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering with a materials science and engineering focus.
  • Experience with development and qualification of welding, brazing, soldering and/or other solidification processes.
  • Experience with development and qualification of metal and non-metal coatings.
  • Knowledge of standard test methods for materials and experience with development of design allowables.
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with design and operations teams to deliver high-value results.
  • Experience with using text-based software development tools (Python or similar).

Radiant Nuclear develops compact nuclear microreactors aimed at providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions, especially for remote locations and military use. Their main product, the Kaleidos microreactor, utilizes a CO2 cycle for energy production, making it smaller and more portable than traditional reactors. This design allows it to be deployed in challenging environments. Radiant differentiates itself from competitors by leveraging expertise from veterans of SpaceX and other high-tech industries, focusing on advanced technology for efficient power generation. The company's goal is to transform the nuclear energy sector by commercializing its microreactor technology and securing government contracts, such as those from the Department of Defense, while also seeking partnerships with private companies to enhance growth.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$151.5M

Headquarters

El Segundo, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

-9%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Radiant raised $100M in Series C funding to develop commercial microreactors.
  • The U.S. Department of Defense awarded Radiant $3.8M for turbomachinery development.
  • Growing demand for sustainable energy in data centers boosts Radiant's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Public opposition to nuclear energy may hinder Radiant's market acceptance.
  • Regulatory delays from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission could impact Radiant's timelines.
  • Competition from cheaper solar and wind technologies may affect Radiant's market share.

What makes Radiant unique

  • Radiant's Kaleidos microreactor offers zero-emissions power for remote and critical applications.
  • The company leverages expertise from SpaceX veterans for advanced nuclear technology development.
  • Radiant's CO2 cycle technology enables compact, efficient, and portable nuclear power solutions.

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