Senior Manager, Embedded Systems Engineering

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 fail-safe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to 5 years without refueling. 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 leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe factory-built microreactors that use existing well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020 Radiant is on track to test its first reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory this summer with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.

Radiant is seeking a Senior Manager of Embedded Engineering to lead the embedded software engineering team through the critical path to commercialization planning and executing the embedded software architecture for I&C systems with a direct line to Kaleidos 2028 deployment target. You will build and develop a high-performing team manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships and own execution across the full program lifecycle as we move from development into commercial readiness. The ideal candidate is a proven engineering leader who can operate at the intersection of people management technical strategy and organizational influence in an ambiguous early-stage environment. You will have the opportunity to shape the embedded software foundation of the first commercialized portable nuclear microreactor technology that will redefine how the world accesses clean reliable power.

• Build grow and manage a team of embedded engineers owning hiring performance career development and team culture.

• Partner with embedded technical leads on embedded software architectural decisions testing frameworks validation methodology documentation standards establishing patterns and safety requirements.

• Manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships with electrical controls hardware and executive leadership aligning on priorities interfaces and constraints.

• Own program execution across the embedded engineering lifecycle setting team expectations managing delivery milestones and ensuring accountability from architecture through field implementation.

• Bachelors degree in computer engineering computer science electrical engineering or a related field.

• 8 years of industry experience in embedded software including significant ownership of system-level architecture decisions real-time operating systems and low-level programming.

• 3 years of engineering management experience including hiring performance management and team development.

• Deep proficiency in embedded C/C.

• Track record of translating technical strategy into team execution setting priorities removing blockers and holding the team accountable for rapid delivery.

• Strong communicator who can represent the embedded teams work and needs clearly to non-technical and executive audiences.

• Masters degree or higher in computer engineering computer science electrical engineering or a related field.

• 5 years of engineering management experience including hiring performance management and team development.

• Experience leading teams working with RTOS and bare metal applications.

• Experience overseeing Simulink Autocode C export and integration in a production context.

• Experience managing large multi-target embedded builds using CMake.

• Ability to engage at the hardware/software boundary proficient in reading schematics and guiding hardware/software debug efforts.

• Experience in safety-critical or high-reliability domains (aerospace defense medical nuclear or industrial).

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

• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.

• 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. 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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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.

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.

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