Mechanical Engineer (Motor Design, 2026 New Graduate)

Join Radiant, a company dedicated to commercializing Earth's first mass-produced nuclear reactors and providing abundant clean energy to remote areas and critical infrastructure. As a Mechanical Engineer specializing in motor design, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing an alternator for a nuclear-driven, high-speed power generator. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, create 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings, communicate with vendors, and perform various testing and assembly tasks. This position offers substantial equity, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, flexible PTO, and a beautiful headquarters in El Segundo, California.

• Design and develop an alternator for a nuclear-driven, high-speed power generator, including the design and analysis of active parts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers and partner closely with the turbomachinery team to develop a system for converting mechanical energy to electrical energy.
• Create 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings in CAD and NX, communicate with vendors to source components, and perform testing and assembly of high voltage electric motors and generators.
• Experience in design, manufacturing, and assembly of electric motors
• B.S. in mechanical engineering specializing in electric motors
• Fundamental knowledge of permanent magnet electric motors
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission
• M.S in Mechanical Engineering specializing in electric motors
• Knowledge of motor control systems including SVM
• Great team player with one team mentality working with turbomachinery, power electronics, thermal, packaging and software teams