Senior Motor Design Engineer

Senior Motor Design Engineer

Radiant is seeking a talented Senior Motor Design Engineer to design and develop an alternator for the nuclear-driven, high-speed power generator. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the design of active parts, and the structural and thermal analysis of high-speed generators.You will collaborate with engineers cross-functionally and partner closely with the Power Conversion and Electrical Systems team responsible for converting mechanical energy to electrical to be delivered to customers safely and reliably. The successful candidate will own active part design of generators, along with performing analysis, simulation, and component selection. You'll make a big impact in commercializing Earth's first mass-produced nuclear reactors and power remote areas and critical infrastructure with abundant clean energy.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Own design, development, and integration of high power alternator and primary loop motor for a nuclear power generator.
• Apply electromagnetic design and testing for a closed-loop Brayton cycle and its electric motor/generator components.
• Create 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings in CAD and NX.
• Own communications with vendors to source all components to build the generator.
• Perform bench testing, dynamic testing, and system testing for all subsystem components and models.
• Perform hands-on assembly, rapid prototyping, and integration of high voltage electric motors and generators.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, or mechanical engineering specializing in power electronics.
• 5+ years of design experience designing high-voltage and high-power electric motors and/or generators.
• Fundamental knowledge of electric motors.
• Expert in design of different types of permanent magnet motors in +1kV, +1MW applications with speeds +40krpm.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• 8+ years of generator design.
• M.S in Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering specializing in power electronics.
• Knowledge of motor control systems including SVM.
• Deep understanding of Power Electronics and interaction of electronics circuits with electromagnetics components.
• Define and optimize generator requirements and update design to comply with system level limitations and specifications.
• Great team player with one team mentality working with turbomachinery, power electronics, thermal, packaging and software 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 HQ.