Engineering Manager, Integration & Test
Lead the electrical engineering team for a groundbreaking portable nuclear microreactor startup focused on rapid deployment.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 hour ago
Skills & Technologies
Role intensity
20% coding — mostly leadership/strategy
Requirements
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Engineering Manager for Integration & Test at Radiant leads a team of electrical engineers focused on developing test infrastructure and system integration for the company's innovative microreactor, Kaleidos. This role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, hands-on experience with hardware design, and proven management skills to drive complex projects under tight deadlines. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in engineering management and a familiarity with high-reliability environments, making this position suitable for seasoned professionals looking to impact the future of portable nuclear power.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- Is the Engineering Manager, Integration & Test role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in El Segundo, CA.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Engineering Manager, Integration & Test 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: C#, C++, DAQ, Electrical Engineering, Labview, NI PXI.
- 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, Integration & Test role at Radiant.
From the original posting
About the Role
Radiant is seeking an Engineering Manager, Integration & Test, to lead the electrical engineering team responsible for test infrastructure and system integration for Kaleidos, Radiant's commercial microreactor unit targeted for deployment in 2028. You will manage a team of electrical engineers while owning cross-functional stakeholder relationships and driving execution from early architecture through hardware bring-up, testing, and commissioning. The ideal candidate brings deep electrical engineering expertise, proven people management experience, and a track record of delivering complex hardware programs on tight timelines.
Responsibilities & Duties
Lead and grow a team of electrical engineers, owning hiring, performance management, and technical development.
Own electrical and software integration requirements spanning power distribution, signal conditioning, sensor mapping, actuator interfaces, and device simulation.
Manage schedule, budget, and vendor relationships for electrical hardware and integration activities.
Drive electrical validation strategy; establish test procedures, methodologies, and best practices across the team.
Own cross-functional alignment with embedded, controls, software, and mechanical engineering teams.
Oversee test infrastructure build-out and establish the test environment as a foundational asset ahead of the 2028 deployment target.
Lead design reviews and communicate technical decisions to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
Required Qualifications
BS in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, including hands-on hardware design, integration, and test.
2+ years of engineering management experience, including hiring and team development.
Demonstrated ability to drive programs with significant scope and ambiguity under tight timelines.
Experience with DAQ and test systems (e.g., NI PXI, dSpace, Speedgoat, or similar).
Proficiency with LabVIEW, TestStand, and at least one scripting language (Python, C++, C#, or similar).
Strong electrical and software debugging and root cause analysis skills.
Desired Qualifications
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
4+ years of engineering management experience, including hiring and team development.
Familiarity with real-time simulation systems and/or FPGA-based hardware.
Experience with controls fundamentals and software testing processes.
Background in high-reliability, safety-critical, or regulated industry environments (aerospace, defense, nuclear, medical, or automotive).
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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