2026 New Graduate - Electrical Engineer

Radiant

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El Segundo, California, United States, USA

Posted on: 2026-01-26

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Radiant is building the world’s first mass-produced portable nuclear microreactors. The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1 MW failsafe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed. Founded in 2020, Radiant plans to test its first reactor in 2026, with initial customer deployments beginning in 2028.

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.

Radiant is seeking a highly motivated early career Electrical Engineer to develop new hardware with an experienced engineering team in a fast-paced startup environment! The electrical team solves technical challenges in batteries, power systems, instrumentation and controls, test development, and electrical system integration. You'll get exposure to interdisciplinary teams across software, nuclear and mechanical and deepening understanding of integrated systems. You'll have the opportunity to make an impact in Radiant's goal to be the first successfully fueled commercial reactor in over 50 years by 2026.

Responsibilities & Duties

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

Required Qualifications & Skills

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

Desired Qualifications & Skills

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

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's new hire compensation package includes base salary, substantial equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a holistic evaluation of your interview performance, experience, education, and qualifications.

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.

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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