Mechanical Engineer - Turbomachinery

Description

• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses using hand calculations and FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, or equivalent) to assess stresses, deformations, and fatigue life.
• Develop detailed mechanical designs for turbomachinery components, including rotors, stators, housings, and seals.
• Design, build, and test turbomachinery for Radiant’s power generation systems.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and presentation materials.
• Support the build and testing of prototype, first article, and production hardware.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.
• Experience with one or more turbomachinery specializations (structures, heat transfer, rotordynamics, etc.)
• Prior nuclear experience is not required for this role.
• Knowledge of material selection for high-temperature, high-speed applications.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.
• Prior experience with power generation applications.
• Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools (SolidWorks, ANSYS, Abaqus, etc.), including knowledge of GD&T.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards (API, ASME, ISO).
• Excellent problem-solving, technical communication, and organizational skills.
• 2+ years of experience in the design and analysis of turbomachinery, rotating equipment, or mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience with turbomachinery testing and/or instrumentation.

Benefits

• 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.
• Medical: 100% premium coverage for base Silver level plan for employee + 50% premium coverage for dependents. Platinum plans available.
• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.
• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.
• Dental: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan (including orthodontia) + 50% for dependents.
• Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and in-person camaraderie.
• Vision: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan + 50% for dependents.
• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance