Mechanical Engineer - Turbomachinery

Radiant • El Segundo, CA

106d

About The Position

Radiant is seeking a highly motivated engineer to join the team responsible for the power generation and primary cooling turbomachinery of our Kaleidos product. This role involves performing the mechanical design and analysis of high-speed rotating machinery including compressors, turbines, and pumps for high-temperature applications. The ideal candidate should have strong first principles in structures, fluids, and thermodynamics. Hands-on engineering experience through internships, co-op programs, research projects, or team-based design competitions (e.g., SAE, ASME, Formula SAE) is a strong advantage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in the design and analysis of turbomachinery, rotating equipment, or mechanisms.
• Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools (SolidWorks, ANSYS, Abaqus, etc.), including knowledge of GD&T.
• Excellent problem-solving, technical communication, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with power generation applications.
• Knowledge of material selection for high-temperature, high-speed applications.
• Hands-on experience with turbomachinery testing and/or instrumentation.
• Experience with one or more turbomachinery specializations (structures, heat transfer, rotordynamics, etc.)
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards (API, ASME, ISO).
• Prior nuclear experience is not required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test turbomachinery for Radiant’s power generation systems.
• Develop detailed mechanical designs for turbomachinery components, including rotors, stators, housings, and seals.
• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses using hand calculations and FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, or equivalent) to assess stresses, deformations, and fatigue life.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and presentation materials.
• Support the build and testing of prototype, first article, and production hardware.

Benefits

• Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
• 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.
• Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents through One Medical.
• 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents for vision.
• 100% top tier plan coverage for dental, orthodontia extra, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees