About the role#
Radiant is hiring a Tooling Engineer Intern for the summer of 2027. You will work at our headquarters in El Segundo, California, to help build portable nuclear microreactors. This is a full-time, paid internship.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to create production tooling for fabricating and assembling complex structures.
- Design, analyze, and build tooling to support semi-remote operations for reactor fueling and defueling.
- Find and manage suppliers for tooling components and fabrication needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS or MS program for Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience with custom machine design, including electromechanical systems, motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, and lifting or rigging equipment.
- Understanding of both hand calculations and finite element analysis methods.
- Ability to work well with design and operations teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and clear communication habits.
Location & details#
- This role is based 100% on-site in El Segundo, California.
- Employment requires compliance with U.S. export controls.
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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