Senior Motor Design Engineer - Electromagnetics
RadiantForge robust electromagnetic designs for the 1-megawatt high-speed generator at Radiant, a leading startup in portable nuclear microreactors based in El Segundo, CA. Machine precise components to exacting tolerances on the shop floor, ensuring every weld bead and circuit board meet stringent standards. Assemble complex systems that will power critical infrastructure with clean energy, from remote sites to military bases. Operate state-of-the-art 6-axis machines for precise component fabrication, all while collaborating closely with turbomachinery teams to ensure flawless integration. This i...
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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 - Electromagnetics
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.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Electromagnetic design of 1MW, high speed alternator
- Development and qualification testing of new electric products.
- Interface with outside vendors manufacturing electric components.
- Perform hands-on assembly, rapid prototyping, and integration of high voltage electric motors and generators.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- B.S. in electrical 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.
- Proficiency in electromagnetic design and analysis software like Ansys Motor CAD and Maxwell or equivalent
- Experience in design, manufacturing, and assembly and test of electric motors.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- 8+ years of generator design.
- M.S in Electrical Engineering specializing in electric motors.
- Knowledge of motor control systems including SVM.
- Proficiency in dynamic simulations and interaction with power electronics.
- Great team player with one team mentality working with turbomachinery, power electronics, thermal, packaging and software teams.
Additional Requirements
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.
- Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.
Total 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.
The best of today’s advanced reactor builders don’t wait for job postings. They join the winning team. If that’s you, contact us directly for immediate opportunities: [email protected].
Benefits and Perks for Eligible Employees:
- 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.
We 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.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
This 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.
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