New Graduate Tooling Engineer (2027)

About the role

Radiant Industries is seeking a highly motivated new‑graduate Tooling Engineer to help develop production tooling for its portable nuclear microreactors. You will work closely with design and manufacturing teams to create innovative solutions for complex mechanisms.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with design and manufacturing engineers to develop production tooling for fabricating and assembling complex mechanisms and structures.
• Design, analyze, and fabricate tooling that enables semi‑remote operations for fueling and defueling of the reactor.
• Identify and develop appropriate suppliers for tooling components and fabrication.

Required profile

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• Graduating in December 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Self‑motivated with strong organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with design and operations teams.

Required skills

• Custom machine design.
• Electromechanical systems, including motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, lifting/rigging.
• Hand‑calculation analytical methods and finite‑element analysis.

What we offer

• Substantial incentive stock plan for all full‑time employees.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental and voluntary benefits with high employer coverage.
• 8‑weeks paid parental leave and additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
• Daily catered lunch, free snacks and drinks.
• Flexible PTO policy and remote workday allocation.
• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.