Senior Motor Design Engineer - Mechanical

Radiant•El Segundo, CA

5d•$158,000 - $247,275•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. Senior Motor Design Engineer - Mechanical Radiant is seeking a talented Senior Electric Motor Design Engineer to design and develop an alternator for the nuclear-driven, high-speed power generator. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the design and analysis of active parts within the high-speed generator. You will collaborate with engineers cross-functionally and partner closely with the turbomachinery team developing a system for converting mechanical energy to electrical to be delivered to customers safely and reliably. The successful candidate will own active part design of generators, along with performing analysis, simulation, and component selection. You'll make a big impact in commercializing Earth's first mass-produced nuclear reactors and power remote areas and critical infrastructure with abundant clean energy.

Requirements

B.S. in mechanical engineering specializing in electric motors
5+ years of design experience designing high-voltage and high-power electric motors and/or generators.
Fundamental knowledge of permanent magnet electric motors.
Experience in design, manufacturing, and assembly of electric motors.
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.
Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.

Nice To Haves

8+ years of generator design.
M.S in Mechanical Engineering specializing in electric motors.
Knowledge of motor control systems including SVM.
Great team player with one team mentality working with turbomachinery, power electronics, thermal, packaging and software teams.

Responsibilities

Own design, development, and integration of 1MW alternator
Create 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings in CAD and NX.
Own communications with vendors to source all components to build the generator.
Perform bench testing, dynamic testing, and system testing for all subsystem components and models.
Perform hands-on assembly, rapid prototyping, and integration of high voltage electric motors and generators.

Benefits

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.
Burgeoning satellite offices in Oak Ridge, TN and Washington, D.C., near Capitol Hill.