Senior Engineering Technician, Welding & Fabrication

Radiant is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineering Technician, Welding & Fabrication to join our engineering team. In this role, you will work directly with the Lead Welding Engineer in a collaborative, closed-loop environment to develop and bring our innovative nuclear reactor to life. This position demands hands-on expertise in welding and fabrication processes, quality assurance, and production support within a dynamic startup setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop, implement, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQs) for structural and pressure vessel welds.

• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications to plan and execute fabrication and welding work.

• Collaborate with production and engineering to develop planning and pathfinding processes for welding and fabrication operations, from raw material to final assembly.

• Design, fabricate, and iterate on weld tooling, fixtures, and prototype assemblies to support manufacturing and product development.

• Perform hands-on welding as needed to train technicians on proper welding techniques.

• Perform precision fabrication including cutting, forming, fit-up, and assembly of components and subassemblies.

• Lead and execute fabrication and welding work, ensuring all processes and inspections comply with governing code requirements.

• Conduct audits of welding performed at suppliers.

• Identify and source new assets to enhance in-house welding capabilities.

• Order consumables, tooling, and other materials required for welding operations.

• Support rapid prototyping and iterative development efforts, working closely with engineering to refine designs for manufacturability.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Welding Technology, Materials Science, or a related field is preferred.

  • Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and significant relevant work experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Proven experience performing and/or planning for GTAW, GMAW, OTW, Laser welding (robotic or handheld), and/or other processes in a production environment.

• Experience with fabrication techniques such as machining, sheet metal work, tube bending, or structural assembly.

• Ability to perform welding tasks independently.

• Strong skills in teaching and mentoring technicians on welding best practices.

• Expertise in tracking welding processes and ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset for working in a fast-paced team.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• AWS certifications such as CWI (Certified Welding Inspector), CW (Certified Welder), or CWS (Certified Welding Supervisor).

• Experience with non-destructive testing methods including RT (Radiographic Testing), PT (Penetrant Testing), MT (Magnetic Particle Testing), and VT (Visual Testing).

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with design and operations teams.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.

• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo Headquarters.

Benefits and Perks

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.

• Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.

• 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 are offered as employee contributed benefits.

• 8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.

• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.

• Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.

• Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and in-person camaraderie.

• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.

Total Compensation and Benefits
Radiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiant’s new hire compensation package includes base salary, substantial equity grants, and comprehensive health benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a rigorous evaluation of interview performance, experience, education, and qualifications, and are designed to support continued growth as scope, responsibility, and impact expand at Radiant.

The best of today’s advanced reactor builders don’t wait for job postings. They join the winning team. If that’s you, contact us directly for immediate opportunities: [email protected].

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.