Mechanical Engineer, Fluid Systems

Responsibilities

• Help own end-to-end engineering of fluid systems and components, including compressors, valves, and heat exchangers
• Perform thermal and fluids analysis to drive design decisions, verify system performance, and ensure structural integrity
• Perform trade studies to optimize system and meet program requirements
• Develop and execute manufacturing/assembly instructions and test plans
• Create and manage a Bill-Of-Materials (BOM)
• Find and develop suppliers for all components
• Own subassembly design, manufacturing, and test schedules
• Own risk analysis (FMEA) for subsystems
• Collect requirements and provide expertise to other functional areas

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aeronautical, Civil or Structural Engineering
• Experience with fluid system architecture design
• Experience in designing, building, and testing fluids systems
• Proficient knowledge in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
• Proficient knowledge of heat exchanger design and analysis methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of thermodynamic power cycles
• Prior experience with fluid system modeling via Matlab/Python
• Experience in design for manufacturability and production environments
• Experience in designing and operating test stands

Benefits

• Substantial incentive stock plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 8-weeks of paid parental leave
• Daily catered lunch, free snacks, and drinks
• Flexible PTO policy

About the Company

Radiant is building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors to provide rapid-deploy, clean power for hospitals, data centers, and remote sites.