Structures Engineer, Turbomachinery Static Hardware

Posted 8/12/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

About Valar Atomics 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 a structures engineer to join the turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. In this role, you’ll be responsible for analyzing static components for Valar’s power generation turbomachinery. You’ll be working with cross-functional team 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   Analyze components for structural margins in a variety of operating conditions and transients   Size components for adequate strength   Select materials that balance capability versus lead time and cost considerations   Partner with cross functional partners to define required clearances for rotating turbomachinery   You Will Be Successful in This Role If   You are excited to be a part of a complex turbomachinery product from the beginning   You thrive in ambiguous environments without defined turbomachinery design best practices   You want to be part of turbomachinery design beyond a singular siloed discipline   Basic Qualifications   Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering   Minimum 3 years of experience conducting structural analysis   Experience with commercial FEA codes such as Ansys, Nastran, Abaqus   Experience with high temperature components and materials   Preferred Skills and Experience   Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering   Experience with material selection of high temperature metals   Knowledge of casting or forging processes   Experience with supercritical C02   What We Offer    Competitive base salary  Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company  Comprehensive medical benefits  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). Salary $140,000 — $215,000 USD

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