Radiant Industries
Nuclear Engineer, Core Physics
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $106.5k–$146.5k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · El Segundo, CA
- 2+ yrs exp
- Added 2 months ago
About this role
Radiant, a startup developing portable nuclear microreactors, is seeking a Nuclear Engineer specializing in core physics. This role will involve designing and implementing nuclear-specific testing operations for their demonstration project, performing reactor physics calculations, and developing detailed test procedures. The ideal candidate will contribute to ensuring testing is both safe and aligned with project objectives.
What you'll do
- Gather testing requirements, objectives, and success criteria.
- Develop test procedures within operational parameters.
- Perform reactor physics calculations (neutronic and transient analyses).
- Document procedures and support operator training.
- Support control room GUI development.
What they're looking for
- Reactor Operations
- Radiation Transport Methods (MCNP/OpenMC/Serpent)
- Thermal Hydraulics
- Reactor Physics Calculations
- Procedure Development
- Neutronic Analysis
- Transient Analysis
Benefits
- One Medical Membership
- Paid Parental Leave
- Catered Lunch & Snacks
- Flexible PTO & Remote Work
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with reactor operations and the types of reactors you've worked with.
- Explain your experience with radiation transport methods and codes like MCNP or OpenMC.