Systems Engineer

Valar Atomics; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Free daily lunch and dinner

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Valar Atomics in California is seeking a Systems Engineer to apply AI to Nuclear Reactor System design for the DOE. You will develop system requirements and collaborate with cross-functional teams, with responsibilities ranging from architecture design to documentation for regulators.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–10 years of experience in systems engineering. We offer competitive equity ownership and benefits. Join us in shaping the future of clean energy!

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of systems engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system requirements.
• Support system architecture development and design.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field

Tools

IBM Rhapsody 10.0

DOORS

Jama

Job description

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 Role

The Systems Engineer will participate in research for the Department of Energy (DOE) Genesis Mission demonstrating the value of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applied to the design and licensing of a Nuclear Reactor System and optionally for an associated fuel line. The Systems Engineer will prepare architecture models of systems both with and without an AI Model Assistant then produce appropriate licensing documents for delivery to regulators. This project will help define how Valar Atomics achieves its strategic plan to build giga sites and future projects. This position will be located in Torrance, California. Occasional travel (<10%) to other company sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system requirements
• Support system architecture development and design
• Apply systems engineering lifecycle processes
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Perform trade studies and risk assessments
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Support integration, testing, and validation
• Assess AI assisted architecture design and author reports for the DOE

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field
• 3–10 years of systems engineering experience
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles
• Experience working in multidisciplinary environments
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MBSE methodologies
• Experience with IBM Rhapsody 10.0 (SysML 1.x)
• Familiarity with SysML/UML
• Experience with requirements tools (DOORS, Jama, etc.)
• Experience in relevant industry
• Familiarity with use and checking of work items generated by AI Agents like Claude

What We Offer

• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
• 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.

Pay range: $100,000 - $150,000 USD