FPGA Engineer

Radiant•El Segundo, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

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 failsafe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to five years without the need to refuel. 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 utilizes modern software engineering to rapidly achieve safe, factory-built microreactors that leverage existing, well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020, Radiant is on track to test its first reactor next year at the Idaho National Laboratory, with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028. FPGA Engineer Radiant is seeking a driven FPGA Engineer to join our Embedded Systems team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating FPGAs used in the reactor instrumentation and control system for safety critical applications, sensor and actuator handling, and communication systems. This role requires working with hardware engineers, embedded software engineers, and test engineers in a cross-functional setting to develop cohesive designs that meet the demands of controlling and monitoring fission reactors. You will be a key contributor in testing the first commercial reactor design in over 50 years. This role is based onsite full-time in El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience working with FPGAs.
Knowledge of VHDL.
Experience troubleshooting timing closure issues.
Experience with multi-clock designs.
Understanding of verification methodologies and frameworks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with embedded C/C++.
Experience with Microchip PolarFire SoC platform
Experience with Linux and bash shell scripting.
Experience with Docker.
Excellent documentation skills and ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

Own the design of sensor processing systems from concept to integration.
Implement logic designs in VHDL.
Integrate designs onto FPGA/SoC platforms.
Write automated verification tests.
Work directly with embedded software engineers to deliver complete products.
Collaborate with xfn mechanical, software, and control teams.

Benefits

Cross-functional team with embedded software, FPGA, and hardware all together.
Opportunities for technical growth outside of pure software.
Opportunity to own designs from concept to completion.
Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
Medical: 100% premium coverage for base Silver level plan for employee + 50% premium coverage for dependents. Platinum plans available.
One Medical: Sponsored memberships for eligible employees and their dependents.
Vision: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan + 50% for dependents.
Dental: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan (including orthodontia) + 50% for dependents.
Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
Daily catered lunch.
Free snacks and drinks.
Flexible PTO policy.
Remote workday allocation.
Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and in-person camaraderie.
Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.