About this opportunity
Valar Atomics lists this Structures Engineer, Rotating Turbomachinery opportunity in long beach, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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 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 aturbomachinerystructuresengineer to join the turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. In this role,you’llbe responsible foranalyzingrotating componentsfor Valar’s power generation turbomachinery.You’llbe working withcross-functionalteam members 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
Analyzeturbomachinery components for structural margin and life
Quantify turbomachinery deflection and growth in operation
Partner with cross functional partners to define required clearances
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanicalor AerospaceEngineering
Minimum 3 years of experience conductingstructural analysis of rotating components
Experience with commercial FEA codes such as Ansys, Nastran, Abaqus
Experience withhigh speedrotating equipment in gas turbines, steam turbines, blowers, turboexpanders, turbopumps, etc.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Master's degree in Mechanicalor AerospaceEngineering
Experience with materialselectionof creep resistant alloys
Knowledge of casting or forging processes
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).
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Worksite address
long beach, CA, 90899, US
Who can apply
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