Principal Electrical Engineer, HIL (hardware-in-the-loop)

The role

You will lead the electrical system architecture and test infrastructure for the Kaleidos commercial microreactor. You will own end-to-end electrical integration and lead the development of Hardware-in-the-Loop systems.

What you will do

• Build the HIL platform from the ground up
• Own the design, build, and maintenance of electrical test infrastructure
• Define and own electrical and software integration requirements
• Own the communication layer between hardware, control systems, and software
• Define and drive the electrical validation strategy
• Own schedule, budget, and vendor management for electrical hardware and integration
• Drive automation and tooling improvements
• Lead design reviews and carry technical decisions to stakeholders

Required qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline
• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience across hardware, controls, or test systems
• 5+ years developing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems
• Demonstrated experience setting technical direction, mentoring engineers, and driving programs
• Proven ability to deliver a functional product under tight timelines
• Experience with DAQ and test systems (NI PXI, dSPACE, Speedgoat, or similar)
• Proficiency with test software and scripting environments (LabVIEW, TestStand)
• Proficiency with at least one programming language (Python, C++, C#, or similar)
• Strong electrical and software debugging and root cause analysis skills
• Experience working cross-functionally with software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams
• Background in high-reliability, safety-critical, or regulated environments (aerospace, defense, nuclear, medical, or automotive)

Nice to have

• MS in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Familiarity with real-time simulation systems and/or FPGA-based hardware
• Experience with controls fundamentals and software testing processes
• Hands-on experience with trace capture, data acquisition, and analysis tools

Benefits

• Substantial incentive stock plan
• Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents
• Vision: 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents
• Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependents
• Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA
• 8-weeks of paid parental leave
• Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees
• Nuclear Engineering Certificate Program: 100% covered educational program with Penn State University
• Daily catered lunch
• Free snacks and drinks
• Flexible PTO policy

Before you apply

• Any job offer will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls

About the company

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based company building the world's only mass-produced, transportable nuclear microreactors. The company is under contract to deliver power to the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force.