Senior Engineering Technician

Senior Engineering Technician 

The senior engineering technician will have to opportunity to tackle a span of problems and technologies such as fluid test rig builds, mechanical assemblies, material handling, testing and more. You will be the second foundational technician team member at Radiant with a high degree of autonomy and initiative is needed. You will build and maintain our prototype shop in our new El Segundo headquarters and use a variety of tools as it comes to machine shop activities such as lathe work, welding, grinding, cutting and handling materials. You’ll have the opportunity to bring significant technical contribution to the team and lead us to the successful fueling of a new reactor design in over 50 years by 2026.  

Responsibilities and Duties:   

• Fabricate piece parts to print using machine shop equipment: mill, lathe, hand tools, etc. 
• Assembly and commissioning of test rigs and production builds. 
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause investigation of mechanical, electrical, thermal and pneumatic issues. 
• Partner and collaborate with engineers to develop solutions and improvements for hardware design, fabrication, and assembly. 
• Abide by a high level of operational standards regarding safety, reliability, and cleanliness.  
• Perform other tasks as needed. We are a small company and you may need to perform tasks outside your normal duties and responsibilities. 

Basic Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.  
• 4+ years of fabrication or assembly work experience.  

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• Positive attitude and able to work well on a team. 
• Able to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision. 
• Able to stay organized and strong attention to detail. 
• Able to use traditional inspection tools for the inspection of parts and assemblies. 
• Able to read mechanical drawings and interpret tolerances (GD&T interpretation preferred). 
• Able to read and interpret fluid or electrical schematics. 
• Experienced in manufacturing with the use of machine tools, saws, grinders etc. 
• Experience with TIG welding. 
• Experience with CNC programming or operation. 
• Knowledge/experience working with electrical components and systems. 
• Experience operating safely in shop environments. 
• Experience lifting, rigging, and preparing for heavy crane operations of complicated parts. 
• Proficient computer skills; comfortable with using email and the Microsoft Office suite. 

Additional Requirements: 

• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 30 lbs unassisted. 
• Able to work in outdoor environments as needed. 
• Ability to work at elevated heights occasionally (scissor lifts, ladders, etc.)