Radiant
Lead Reactor Operations Engineer
$161K–$224K
El Segundo, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership role; desired: 3+ years of full-time nuclear operations experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Any job offer is contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.
About the job
Leads reactor operations engineering for the Kaleidos microreactor, guiding operational readiness, commissioning, procedures, and team development while qualifying as an operator.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop a team of Reactor Operations Engineers, setting priorities for testing, commissioning, and operations.
- Establish operating and fleet-monitoring processes; support control algorithms and evaluation of integrated plant responses.
- Review designs and approve operational interfaces and procedures, ensuring deliverables meet DOE and NRC standards.
What they ask for
- 6+ years of professional engineering experience in system design, analysis, or testing, including 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
- Licensed as Senior Reactor Operator or Naval equivalent.
- Familiarity with reactor system interrelationships and integrated plant response.
- Background in a highly regulated industry and demonstrated ability to lead technical teams while remaining hands-on.
Nice to have
- 3+ years of full-time nuclear operations experience.
- Experience developing technical procedures, human factors engineering, or operational interface design.
Pay
$161,288 – $223,650 USD base salary
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