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Radiant

Nuclear Engineer, Core Physics

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$106K - $146K/yr

Radiant's unique, practical approach to nuclear development leverages modern software engineering ... Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee ...

Holtec

Nuclear Reactor Engineer (RXE)

Covert, MI · On-site

$110 - $160/hr

The position may be filled at various engineering levels (I, II, III, or Sr) based on the ... Employee support and voluntary benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program and optional ...

US Department of the Navy

$111K/yr

You will serve as a SHIFT TEST SUPERVISOR in the NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT (CODE ... Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

$111K/yr

You will serve as a SHIFT TEST SUPERVISOR in the NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT (CODE ... Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable ...

Radiant Industries

Senior Nuclear Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$133K - $184K/yr

Radiant's unique, practical approach to nuclear development leverages modern software engineering ... Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee ...

Radiant

Senior Nuclear Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$133K - $184K/yr

Radiant's unique, practical approach to nuclear development leverages modern software engineering ... Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for volunteer nuclear engineering in the United States is $105,594.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer Nuclear Engineering vs Nuclear Engineering Technician?

AspectVolunteer Nuclear EngineeringNuclear Engineering Technician
Required CredentialsTypically no formal credentials, but relevant knowledge or certifications are a plusAssociate degree or technical certification in nuclear technology
Work EnvironmentVolunteering in educational, research, or community projects, often non-profitLaboratory, plant, or research facility with supervised technical tasks
Employer & Industry UsageNon-profit organizations, educational institutions, research projectsNuclear power plants, research labs, industrial facilities
Common Search & ComparisonVolunteer Nuclear Engineering vs Nuclear Engineering Technician

Volunteer Nuclear Engineering involves unpaid work often focused on education, outreach, or research, while Nuclear Engineering Technicians perform technical tasks in operational nuclear facilities. The main difference lies in the level of formal training and job responsibilities, with volunteers typically contributing in a supportive or educational capacity, and technicians handling hands-on technical work in professional settings.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Nuclear Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $105,594 per year, or $50.8 per hour.

Nuclear Engineer, Core Physics

Radiant

El Segundo, CA • On-site

$106K - $146K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

About Radiant
Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world's first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company's 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. Radiant's 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.
About the Role
Radiant is a seeking a Nuclear Engineer, Core Physics responsible for designing and implementing nuclear-specific testing operations at our 2026 demonstration. You will be responsible for the design of a large portion of the test campaign, which includes providing analysis to verify that the proposed testing is both safe and meets the test's objectives. This position will work closely with nuclear engineers to establish test success criteria and systems / operations engineers to implement written procedures.
Responsibilities & Duties:
  • Collect testing requirements, objectives, and success criteria from nuclear engineers.
  • Develop procedures that satisfy test requirements within the operational bounds of Kaleidos.
  • Perform various reactor physics calculations (neutronic and transient analyses) to verify proposed testing sequence addresses all requirements.
  • Document testing procedures and support operator training and control room GUI development.

Required Qualifications & Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
  • 2+ years of experience with reactor operations.
  • Experience with radiation transport methods, including with codes such as MCNP/OpenMC/Serpent.
  • Knowledge of thermal hydraulic fundamentals.

Desired Qualifications & Skills:
  • 4+ years of experience with reactor operations.
  • Direct experience as a reactor operator of an existing nuclear reactor.
  • Hands-on experience in developing technical procedures, human factors engineering, or operational interface design.

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.
Benefits and Perks
  • 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. Radiant's 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.
The best of today's advanced reactor builders don't wait for job postings. They join the winning team. If that's you, contact us directly for immediate opportunities: recruiting@radiantnuclear.com.
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 applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

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