Technical Illustrator & CAD Designer for Nuclear Tech

Valar Atomics; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership in a rapidly growing*

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

Generous PPE stipend

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking a Technical Illustrator and CAD Designer to transform complex assemblies into clear, production-ready drawings and instructions. You will work with engineering documentation to support manufacturing, service, and training, ensuring accuracy with GD&T and ASME standards.

The role requires hands-on CAD work, an eye for detail, and collaboration with machinists and technicians on fabrication and pressure vessel documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of CAD and technical illustration experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Strong GD&T knowledge per ASME Y14.5.
• 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.
• 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

2+ years CAD and technical illustrate

Strong GD&T knowledge

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Understanding of CNC machining and lat

Familiarity with sheet metal

Experience with coatings and finishes

Exposure to pressure vessel systems

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Composer

PDM/PLM systems

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Valar Atomics is seeking a Technical Illustrator and CAD Designer to transform complex assemblies into clear, production-ready drawings and instructions. You will work with engineering documentation to support manufacturing, service, and training, ensuring accuracy with GD&T and ASME standards.

The role requires hands-on CAD work, an eye for detail, and collaboration with machinists and technicians on fabrication and pressure vessel documentation.