Technical Illustrator & CAD Designer for Nuclear Systems

Valar Atomics Inc.; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Free onsite lunch and dinner

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking a Technical Illustrator and CAD Designer to translate complex mechanical assemblies into production-ready illustrations, 3D docs, and work instructions for manufacturing, service, and training.

The role bridges CAD and illustration workflows, applies GD&T per ASME Y14.5, and ensures drawings meet ASME codes and regulatory needs while collaborating with machinists and engineers on documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in CAD and technical illustration.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Strong GD&T knowledge per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with PDM and PLM systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of CNC machining and lathe operations.
• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication.
• Experience with coatings and finishes.
• Exposure to pressure vessel systems.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed technical illustrations, exploded views, assembly sequences, and callout graphics.
• Develop and maintain work instructions usable on the shop floor, and produce installation guides and assembly procedures from 3D models.
• Use SolidWorks Composer (or equivalent) for technical illustrations.
• Create and modify 3D models and 2D drawings, generating drawings with proper GD&T and BOMs.
• Support prototype builds and documentation, and develop drawings reflecting CNC machining, lathe work, and fabrication.
• Collaborate with machinists and technicians on machined and pressure-containing hardware documentation.
• Document CNC milling, turning, and lathe processes, and define finishes, coatings, and heat treatments.
• Create documentation for sheet metal and welding, and support pressure vessel fabrication and testing (hydro, leak).
• Align documentation with inspection and tolerance requirements.
• Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5, and review and revise drawings for compliance.
• Document deviations and corrective actions, and support pressure vessel documentation in accordance with ASME Section VIII.

Skills

CAD experience

Technical illustration

GD&T ASME Y14.5

PDM/PLM familiarity

Reading drawings

CNC machining

Sheet metal fabrication

Coatings and finishes

Pressure vessel exposure

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Composer

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Valar Atomics is seeking a Technical Illustrator and CAD Designer to translate complex mechanical assemblies into production-ready illustrations, 3D docs, and work instructions for manufacturing, service, and training.

The role bridges CAD and illustration workflows, applies GD&T per ASME Y14.5, and ensures drawings meet ASME codes and regulatory needs while collaborating with machinists and engineers on documentation.