Job Description

Overview

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup developing the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The Senior Engineering Technician will play a crucial role in fabricating and assembling the development microreactor unit and building test rigs, contributing significantly to the company's innovative projects.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate piece parts to print using shop equipment.
  • Own the assembly and commissioning of test rigs and production builds.
  • Perform troubleshooting and root cause investigation of mechanical, electrical, thermal, and pneumatic issues.
  • Partner and collaborate with engineers to develop solutions and improvements for hardware design, fabrication, and assembly.
  • Abide by a high level of operational standards regarding safety, reliability, and cleanliness.
  • Perform other tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
  • 5+ years of fabrication or assembly work experience.
  • Positive attitude and able to work well on a team.
  • Able to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Able to stay organized and strong attention to detail.
  • Able to use traditional inspection tools for the inspection of parts and assemblies.
  • Able to read mechanical drawings and interpret tolerances.
  • Able to read and interpret fluid or electrical schematics.
  • Experienced in manufacturing with the use of machine tools, saws, grinders, etc.
  • Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
  • Able to work in outdoor environments as needed.
  • Ability to work at elevated heights occasionally.
  • Ability to travel on occasion for offsite support.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to achieve company goals.
  • Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in El Segundo, CA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in El Segundo, CA currently run a median of $40/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $38–$53/hr across 16 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in El Segundo, CA

We're tracking 18 other active welding openings in El Segundo, CA right now, from 10 different employers. 10 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 650 other active welding openings from 315 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in El Segundo, or widen the search to California.

Radiant currently has 1 other opening live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Honeywell Aerospace (16), and Aerotek (13). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Santa Ana at $53/hr, Redondo Beach at $51/hr, and Long Beach at $42/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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