About the job
Join Radiant Industries
Radiant Industries, based in El Segundo, CA, is pioneering the development of the world’s first mass-produced portable nuclear microreactors. Our flagship reactor, Kaleidos, is a revolutionary 1-megawatt microreactor designed for mobility and efficiency, capable of running for up to five years without refueling. This innovative solution provides a sustainable alternative to diesel generators, supporting critical operations for hospitals, data centers, remote locations, and military installations. Founded in 2020, we're on a mission to transform the energy landscape with safe, factory-built microreactors, leveraging cutting-edge software engineering. With our first reactor set to be tested at Idaho National Laboratory next year and initial customer deliveries projected for 2028, now is an exciting time to join our team.
Role Overview
As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you will be integral to the design and development of power electronics for our nuclear-powered high-speed generator. Your expertise will be crucial in the creation of high-voltage and high-speed generator drives, DC-DC converters for high-voltage batteries, and inverters for both standalone and grid-tied applications. Collaborating with a dynamic team, you will be responsible for the complete power electronics design, analysis, simulation, and component selection. You will work alongside leading industry engineers and engage with vendors and governmental organizations, playing a key role in bringing our groundbreaking nuclear microreactor to market.
Key Responsibilities
Design power electronic systems to convert AC and DC power into stable, grid-compatible voltages and frequencies.
Take ownership of configuring active rectifiers, inverters, and DC-DC converters.
Implement EMI/EMC strategies in system design, including line filter selection, capacitors, grounding, and isolation.
Apply your expertise in designing and validating gate drivers, power stages, magnetics, and control systems.
Conduct modeling and detailed simulation of inverters.
Lead the design and construction of fully functional inverters independently.
Perform formal circuit analysis, including de-rating and worst-case scenario evaluations.
Optimize for loss, efficiency, and conduct thermal analysis of the inverters.
