CNC Programmer - High-Impact Startup (Equity, Autonomy)

Valar Atomics Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership in a rapidly growing,

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

Generous PPE stipend

High-impact startup environment with >

Opportunities for rapid career growth

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking a CNC Programmer to develop and optimize CNC programs for precision components used in our modular nuclear reactor systems. Translate engineering drawings and CAD models into efficient toolpaths and work with machinists to hit tight tolerances.

You will own the process from setup to validation, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to ensure high-quality, scalable production. This is a fast-moving startup environment with ownership opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC programming experience in manufacturing, aerospace or precision machining.
• Proficiency with CAM software ESPRIT EDGE or Fusion 360 for mills and/or lathes.
• Strong ability to read and work from complex engineering drawings, GD&T and CAD models.
• Solid understanding of machining fundamentals, tooling and material properties.
• Experience programming for tight-tolerance parts (ASME Y14.5, aerospace or nuclear-grade specs preferred).
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup manufacturing environment with evolving processes.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with machinists and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for mills and lathes using CAM software ESPRIT EDGE or Fusion 360.
• Translate CAD models and engineering drawings into efficient, repeatable toolpaths and setups.
• Select tooling, feeds, speeds, and work-holding for a range of materials including stainless steel, nickel alloy and Graphite.
• Collaborate with machinists to debug and refine programs at the machine.
• Provide design-for-manufacturability (DFM) feedback to engineering during part design.
• Maintain and organize program libraries, post-processors, and documentation.
• Support first-article inspection and process validation for new parts.

Skills

CNC programming

CAM software ESPRIT EDGE / Fusion 360

GD&T interpretation

Communication skills

Tools

ESPRIT EDGE

Fusion 360

CNC mills

CNC lathes

post-processors

Job description

Valar Atomics is seeking a CNC Programmer to develop and optimize CNC programs for precision components used in our modular nuclear reactor systems. Translate engineering drawings and CAD models into efficient toolpaths and work with machinists to hit tight tolerances.

You will own the process from setup to validation, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to ensure high-quality, scalable production. This is a fast-moving startup environment with ownership opportunities.