About the role#
Radiant is hiring an Electrical Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. You will work at our headquarters in El Segundo, California, to support the development of portable nuclear microreactors. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the design, modeling, and analysis of electrical systems and components.
- Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of hardware and instrumentation.
- Collaborate with mechanical, software, and nuclear engineering teams to ensure system reliability and safety.
- Contribute to technical reports, schematics, and documentation.
- Participate in lab and prototyping work.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of power systems, circuit design, or control systems.
- Familiarity with tools such as CAD software, MATLAB, Simulink, or SPICE is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
Location & details#
- Location: El Segundo, California (100% on-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Note: This position involves access to technology subject to U.S. export controls. Offers are contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these regulations.
About Radiant
Radiant produces portable nuclear microreactors. The company is based in El Segundo, California and employs between 51 and 200 people. It was founded in 2020. The firm is currently developing a 1 MW failsafe microreactor known as Kaleidos.
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