CNC Programmer — Nuclear-Grade Precision, Equity Potential

Valar Atomics; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

Generous PPE stipend

High-impact startup environment withOw

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 modular nuclear reactor systems. Translate drawings and CAD models into efficient toolpaths while collaborating with machinists and engineering to meet tight tolerances.

Join a high-ownership startup environment offering equity, onsite meals, and rapid career growth as you help scale transformative energy technology from the ground up.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC programming in manufacturing, aerospace, or precision machining.
• Proficiency with CAM software ESPRIT EDGE or Fusion 360.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models.
• Strong machining fundamentals and material properties knowledge.
• Experience programming tight-tolerance parts (ASME Y14.5, aerospace or nuclear-grade specs).

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for mills and lathes using CAM software ESPRIT EDGE and/or Fusion 360.
• Translate CAD models and drawings into efficient, repeatable toolpaths and setups.
• Select tooling, feeds, speeds, and work-holding strategies for materials including stainless steel, nickel alloy and graphite.
• Partner with machinists to debug and refine programs at the machine; troubleshoot cycle time and quality issues.
• 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

GD&T reading

Machining fundamentals

Tools

ESPRIT EDGE

Fusion 360

Job description

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

Join a high-ownership startup environment offering equity, onsite meals, and rapid career growth as you help scale transformative energy technology from the ground up.