Senior Turbomachinery Engineer

As a Senior Turbomachinery Engineer at Radiant, you will be responsible for designing, building, and testing the helium circulator turbomachinery for our microreactor’s primary loop system. Your role includes owning the end-to-end engineering process for turbomachinery components, conducting thermal and fluids analysis, managing suppliers, and ensuring on-time delivery of hardware. You'll also be involved in creating manufacturing instructions, conducting risk analyses, and collaborating with teams to collect requirements and provide expert feedback.

To be considered for the Senior Turbomachinery Engineer role at Radiant, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and at least 5 years of engineering experience specifically in turbomachinery design, build, and operation. While prior nuclear experience is desirable, it is not a requirement. Strong communication skills, ownership of your work, and proficiency in fluids modeling are also essential for this position.

The work environment at Radiant is fast-paced and collaborative, focused on innovation and sustainability. As a Senior Turbomachinery Engineer, you'll work 100% on-site at our El Segundo HQ, engaging closely with interdisciplinary teams dedicated to developing cutting-edge technology in nuclear energy. The culture promotes open communication and values teamwork, encouraging all members to contribute their ideas and expertise.

In the role of Senior Turbomachinery Engineer at Radiant, you will be working on the development of the Kaleidos microreactor. Your projects will include designing and testing the helium circulator turbomachinery, conducting complex analyses to guide design decisions, and optimizing system performance through trade studies. You will be pivotal in bringing a transformative energy solution to market, making a substantial impact on how power is delivered in various applications.

Radiant offers a competitive benefits package for its Senior Turbomachinery Engineers, which includes a substantial incentive stock plan, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and sponsored memberships for health services. Additionally, you can expect flexible PTO, free snacks in the office, and a supportive work culture focused on your professional growth and well-being.

In answering this question, emphasize specific projects you've worked on that showcase your skills in turbomachinery design and testing. Highlight your role in the development process, any challenges you faced, and how you overcame them. Provide details on the tools and methodologies you utilized during these projects to demonstrate your expertise.

Discuss your approach to reliability and performance, which may include conducting thorough analyses, leveraging modeling software, and implementing best practices in quality assurance. Mention any relevant experience you have with risk assessments or FMEA, as this shows a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential issues.

When tackling this question, outline a specific project that illustrates your project management abilities, stressing how you coordinated with teams, managed timelines, and ensured adherence to budgetary constraints. Highlight any unique solutions you implemented to deal with challenges during the project lifecycle.

It's essential to mention the specific analysis tools and software you have used in your previous roles, like ANSYS or MATLAB. Provide details about how you applied these tools to conduct thermal and fluids analysis and how these analyses informed your design decisions.

Communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams is crucial. Share examples of how you've facilitated clear communication in your past experiences, how you handled different viewpoints, and strategies you employed to ensure everyone was aligned on project goals and requirements.

Key considerations include safety, reliability, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory standards. Discuss how you would evaluate these factors in your design process, including considerations for heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and structural integrity, to ensure the components meet the rigorous demands of the nuclear industry.

Detail your troubleshooting experience by describing a specific incident where an issue arose with a turbomachinery component. Explain the steps you took to diagnose the problem, any testing methods employed, and how you ultimately resolved the issue, emphasizing your analytical and problem-solving skills.

Discuss techniques you use to prioritize tasks, such as employing project management tools or setting clear milestones based on project timelines. Mention your ability to remain flexible under pressure and adapt to changing priorities to meet deadlines effectively.

Share your personal passion for clean energy and engineering, linking it to Radiant's mission. Discuss how you feel motivated to contribute to sustainable solutions that will have a positive impact on the world and the role of turbomachinery in achieving those goals.

Explain your strategies for staying current, such as attending industry conferences, engaging in professional networks, subscribing to relevant publications, or pursuing continuous education courses. This demonstrates your commitment to professional growth and your ability to bring new insights to your role.