Radiant · 2 weeks ago
Senior Motor Design Engineer
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRadiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The Senior Motor Design Engineer will design and develop an alternator for the nuclear-driven, high-speed power generator, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe and reliable energy delivery.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyRenewable Energy
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
100% premium coverage for base Silver level plan for employee + 50% premium coverage for dependents. Platinum plans available.
Sponsored memberships for eligible employees and their dependents.
100% premium coverage for top tier plan + 50% for dependents.
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.
Company
Radiant
Radiant develops portable nuclear microreactors designed to generate electricity and heat in a compact, factory-built form.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$518.82MKey Investors
Andreessen HorowitzUnion Square Ventures
2025-12-17Series D· $300M
2024-11-14Series C· $165M
2023-04-18Series B· $40M
Leadership Team
Doug Bernauer
Chief Executive Officer
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