Joblaze summary

The Engineering Manager for Electronics at Radiant will oversee the development and testing of advanced reactor control systems, focusing on custom hardware design and architecture. Key skills include extensive experience in mixed signal and PCB design, particularly with low-noise and high-speed applications, as well as proficiency in digital communication interfaces. This role is ideal for a seasoned manager with a strong electrical engineering background, particularly those familiar with nuclear applications. Radiant, a startup in the nuclear sector, emphasizes innovation and collaboration in its mission to revolutionize portable power.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Radiant's careers page October 27, 2026.
Electrical Engineering appears in 2.4% of 638 comparable lead other roles in United States; EMI/EMC appears in 0.3% of 638 comparable lead other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Engineering Manager, Electronics role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in El Segundo, CA.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Engineering Manager, Electronics role.
Where is the role based?: Radiant is hiring for this position in El Segundo, CA.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Analog Hardware, EMI/EMC, Electrical Engineering, PCB Design, RF Hardware, digital communication.
What seniority level is this role?: Radiant targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Engineering Manager, Electronics role at Radiant.

From the original posting

About the Role

Radiant is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Electronics team. This team owns the electronics architecture for terrestrial reactor controls, with a long-term path toward space reactor applications. You will be the technical authority for custom hardware—low-noise analog front ends, high-speed data conversion, DSP, and PCB design—from requirements capture through field operation.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Build and manage a team of electrical engineers to develop and test the next generation of reactor control systems.
Own the electronic architecture for terrestrial and, in the future, space reactors.
Collaborate with other teams to define requirements for all electronic designs, environmental, noise, accuracy, input range, and reliability.
Own acceptance and qual testing of all in-house PCB designs to verify design and build to requirements.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field.
5+ years managing electrical engineers.
5+ years designing mixed signals, analog, or RF hardware.
Proven track record of PCB design. With considerations for low noise, matched impedance signal routing, conduction cooling, robust internal and external connectors. Preferably in Altium.
Strong experience with industrial signal types, 4-20mA, RTD, Thermocouples, and Resolvers.
Experience with high-speed, sensitive signals.
Experience with digital communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, and RS422.
Experience with EMI/EMC best practices for design and strategies to mitigate exceeding levels.

Desired Qualifications & Skills:

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, aerospace, mechanical, nuclear engineering, or a related field.
Experience with rad hardened circuit design.
Experience with control system design for nuclear applications.
Experience with nuclear instrumentation and signals.
Experience with applying IEEE-603 in electrical designs.

Additional Requirements:

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

Benefits and Perks

Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.
Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.

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Engineering Manager, Electronics