Receiving Inspector

Radiant is an El Segundo CA-based startup building the worlds first mass-produced portable nuclear microreactors. The companys first reactor Kaleidos is a 1-megawatt failsafe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to five years without the need to refuel. Portable nuclear power with rapid deploy capability can replace similar-sized diesel generators and provide critical asset support for hospitals data centers remote sites and military bases. Radiants unique practical approach to nuclear development utilizes modern software engineering to rapidly achieve safe factory-built microreactors that leverage existing well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020 Radiant is on track to test its first reactor next year at the Idaho National Laboratory with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.

Receiving Inspector

Radiant is seeking an independent and detail-oriented Receiving Inspector to own the post-receipt inspection processes in our El Segundo HQ. You will work closely with the engineering and operations teams to ensure that we are receiving material effectively evaluating its critical characteristics accurately and setting our engineers and technicians up for success during assembly operations. The ideal candidate has experience performing inspections with a variety of equipment including CMMs and XRF analyzers.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality. Inspect feature tolerances by selecting the tool with the required accuracy.
• Perform complex inspections on mechanical parts components assemblies and materials. May include but is not limited to purchased parts in-process and final assemblies and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications/drawings.
• Ensure that all parts meet Radiant specifications and standards or that any non-conformance is documented.
• Program and setup CMMs and XRF analyzers to achieve the desired inspections.
• Perform documentation review and verification of certifications specifications and conformance to design and specification requirements.
• Support the development of inspection plans.
• Continuous improvement of Radiants precision inspection processes and procedures.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3 years of precision mechanical inspection experience.
• Experience working within quality management systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proven track record of independent execution.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Nuclear or aerospace precision inspection experience.
• Experience programming and running CMMs and XRF analyzers.
• Basic understanding of electronics inspection.
• Experience operating forklifts and other inventory equipment.
• No task too small attitude. You enjoy working on the most urgent problem whatever it may be.

Total Compensation and Benefits
Radiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiants 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.

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Benefits and Perks for Eligible Employees:

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
• Medical: 100% premium coverage for base Silver level plan for employee 50% premium coverage for dependents. Platinum plans available.
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Vision: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan 50% for dependents.
• Dental: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan (including orthodontia) 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.

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 applicants capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.