Data Engineer

About The Company

Radiant is an innovative startup based in El Segundo, California, dedicated to revolutionizing the energy industry with the development of portable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2020, the company aims to provide clean, reliable, and transportable power solutions through its flagship reactor, Kaleidos, a 1-megawatt failsafe microreactor capable of operating independently for up to five years without refueling. Radiant’s approach leverages modern software engineering and existing, qualified materials to rapidly develop safe, factory-built microreactors that can be deployed in diverse locations. The company's mission is to replace traditional diesel generators and support critical infrastructure such as hospitals, data centers, remote sites, and military bases. With plans to test its first reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory next year and initial customer deliveries projected for 2028, Radiant is positioned at the forefront of clean energy innovation and nuclear technology.

About The Role

Radiant is establishing a new team focused on managing and enhancing its internal data infrastructure, executive analytics, and AI capabilities. As a Staff Data Platform Engineer, you will play a key role in building and maintaining integrations and data pipelines that connect Radiant’s various operational systems, including Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Recruiting, into a unified and efficient data platform. Your primary responsibility will be to develop the ION‑Ramp integration pipeline, which enables three-way matching between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, significantly reducing manual work for the Finance team. Beyond this, you will expand your scope to connect nine enterprise systems, develop dbt transformation models, and ensure data quality and integrity across the platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the company's operational efficiency and decision-making through robust data engineering practices.

Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in data engineering or software engineering

- Proficiency in Python and SQL, with daily hands-on use

- Experience working with data warehouses such as Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift

- Development of ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like Fivetran, Airbyte, Stitch, or custom solutions

- API integration experience with REST and GraphQL, including reading API documentation and building enterprise SaaS integrations

- Strong data modeling skills, including dimensional modeling and schema design

- Experience with data quality frameworks and testing (e.g., Great Expectations, dbt tests)

- Ability to document data pipelines, models, and definitions clearly and comprehensively

- Eligibility to work in the United States and access export-controlled information under ITAR/EAR

Responsibilities

- Configure Fivetran connectors, build custom data pipelines, and connect nine enterprise systems including ION, Ramp, QuickBooks, Rippling, Ashby, Salesforce, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and DocuSign

- Develop and maintain the ION‑Ramp pipeline to enable three-way matching between Snowflake, Databricks, and Ramp for Finance operations

- Create dbt transformation models to convert raw data into clean, documented, and tested datasets for dashboards and analytics

- Implement testing, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms to ensure data quality and pipeline reliability

- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to support and enhance dashboards for Finance, Operations, and HR/Recruiting teams

- Maintain comprehensive documentation for data pipelines, models, and data definitions to ensure clarity and reproducibility

- Continuously identify opportunities to improve data infrastructure, pipeline efficiency, and data governance

Benefits

- Competitive salary combined with substantial equity grants

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including 100% premium coverage for employees and partial coverage for dependents

- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching

- Flexible PTO policy and remote work options to promote work-life balance

- Paid parental leave—eight weeks for all parents, with additional leave for eligible California employees

- Daily catered lunches, snacks, and drinks at the headquarters

- Sponsored memberships for health services such as One Medical

- Company and team bonding events, in-person gatherings, and a collaborative work environment

- Access to modern tools and platforms including Databricks, Fivetran, dbt, and Airbyte

- Opportunity to work on impactful projects in a cutting-edge clean energy company

Equal Opportunity

Radiant is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.