Radiant · 9 hours ago
2026 New Graduate - Electrical Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelRadiant is an El Segundo-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company is seeking a highly motivated early career Electrical Engineer to develop new hardware and solve technical challenges in batteries, power systems, and electrical system integration within a fast-paced startup environment.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support the electrical design and ownership of components and subsystems, including:
Sensor and actuator selection and integration
Low- and high-power electrical power distribution systems
Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Control panel and enclosure design
Cable and wiring harness design
Assist in the design and setup of test stands for acceptance and qualification testing of components and subsystems
Participate in system integration, troubleshooting, and validation activities
Collect and interpret technical requirements and provide clear, constructive feedback to engineers across mechanical, software, and systems disciplines
Develop, document, and execute test plans and procedures
Perform basic trade studies and first-order analyses to support design decisions
Document designs to support Design for Manufacturing (DFM), assembly, and testing
Support subassembly design, manufacturing coordination, and test schedules
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution
Hands-on experience with electrical design and development through coursework, labs, internships, senior design projects, or engineering clubs
Familiarity with electrical schematics, basic circuit analysis, and lab equipment
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission
Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ
Preferred
Solid foundation in electrical systems design and analysis
Strong problem-solving skills with a curiosity-driven, growth mindset
Ability to apply first-principles thinking to engineering challenges
Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working in collaborative, cross-functional engineering teams
Willingness to learn, take ownership of tasks, and grow technical responsibility over time
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.
Company
Radiant
Radiant develops portable nuclear microreactors designed to generate electricity and heat in a compact, factory-built form.
Founded in 2019
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
Recent News
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