Senior Quality Architect – Nuclear R&D, Equity & Impact

Valar Atomics Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership in a rapidly growing,

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

High-autonomy startup environment

Opportunities for rapid career growth

Direct collaboration with experienced

Regulators, auditors, industry leaders

Job summary

Valar Atomics is building a pioneering quality leadership role to enable rapid, safe deployment of next-generation nuclear technologies. You will drive early-stage quality controls, partner with engineering teams, and shape the future Quality organization in a fast-moving R&D-to-commercial environment.

You will own critical quality programs in the first 6–12 months, prioritize regulatory-aligned actions, and design a roadmap from pragmatic controls to a world-class QMS, while fostering a culture

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear quality assurance across R&D and commercial contexts.
• Proven ability to design and reshape quality systems and processes.
• Travel up to 50–75% may be required, including weekends and long trips.

Responsibilities

• Act as a solutions owner for quality challenges across R&D and early commercial activities.
• Architect and implement a scalable Quality Management System from the ground up.
• Build prevention-focused, scalable quality controls and data-driven processes.
• Serve as a credible interface with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Mentor staff and help lay the foundation for a growing Quality organization.

Skills

Nuclear QA

Quality leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional partner

Systems thinking

Job description

Valar Atomics is building a pioneering quality leadership role to enable rapid, safe deployment of next-generation nuclear technologies. You will drive early-stage quality controls, partner with engineering teams, and shape the future Quality organization in a fast-moving R&D-to-commercial environment.

You will own critical quality programs in the first 6–12 months, prioritize regulatory-aligned actions, and design a roadmap from pragmatic controls to a world-class QMS, while fostering a culture