Lead Mechanical Designer, Turbomachinery

Valar Atomics; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 200 000 - 295 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

PPE stipend

High-impact startup environment

Career growth

Résumé du poste

Valar Atomics is seeking a Lead Mechanical Designer for turbomachinery to drive the mechanical design of static and rotating components of our power-generation turbomachinery. You will lead a team of 4-5 designers to define manufacturable, high-efficiency systems and influence architecture decisions early in the program.

You will own all aspects from design through testing and initial production, using SolidWorks, Creo, or NX with GD&T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a mechanical designer.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and good judgement of when to use them.

Responsabilités

• Lead group of 4-5 mechanical designers in the design of Valar’s first supercritical CO2 power cycle.
• Own all aspects of bringing assigned components to test and to full scale production.
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings (SolidWorks, Creo, or NX), applying advanced GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Select component materials that balance capability versus lead time and cost considerations.

Connaissances

Leadership

Mechanical design discipline

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Minimum 10 years of experience as a mechanical designer

Outils

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

GD&T

Description du poste

Lead Mechanical Designer, Turbomachinery

About Valar Atomics

At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.

The Team

As part of the Engineering organization, Power Con v ers ion develops the technologies that efficiently transform reactor-generated heat into usable electrical power . The team focuses on maximizing system performance, reliability, and commercial viability.

The Role

Valar Atomics is seeking a lead turbomachinery mechanical designer to join the turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the mechanical design of static and rotating components of Valar’s power generation turbomachinery. You’ll lead a team of 4-5 designers to define a manufacturable, high efficiency, robust design. As an early hire in turbomachinery, you will be able to directly influence design decisions on the system architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead group of 4-5 mechanical designers in the design of Valar’s first supercritical CO2 power cycle
• Own all aspects of bringing assigned components to test and to full scale production
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings (SolidWorks, Creo, or NX), applying advanced GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Select component materials that balance capability versus lead time and cost considerations

You Will Be Successful in This Role If

• You are excited to be a part of a complex novel product from the beginning
• You thrive in ambiguous environments without defined turbomachinery design best practices
• You want to be part of turbomachinery design beyond a singular siloed discipline

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Demonstrated track record of bringing precision mechanical assemblies into production
• Demonstrated success in leading groups of engineers on large technical projects
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and good judgement of when to use them
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a mechanical designer
• Excellent judgement in material selection

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with basic structural, thermal, and rotordynamic analysis
• Experience with turbomachinery mechanical design
• Experience in gas turbines, gearboxes, gas compressors, turbopumps, generators, or turboexpanders
• Experience with supercritical C02

What We Offer

• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
• Generous PPE stipend
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

$200,000 - $295,000 USD

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