Valar Atomics
Mechanical Design Engineer, Power Conversion
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $140k–$215k
- Mid level
- On-site · Torrance, California, United States
- 3+ yrs exp
- Added 2 months ago
About this role
Valar Atomics is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Power Conversion team and contribute to the development of innovative power generation turbomachinery. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape design decisions from the ground up within a dynamic startup environment focused on clean, high-temperature nuclear power. You'll lead the mechanical design of components, ensuring manufacturability and high efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
What you'll do
- Lead mechanical design of assigned components.
- Facilitate analyses to support design and procurement.
- Oversee components from testing to full-scale production.
- Develop detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
- Select appropriate component materials.
- Interface with machine shops for manufacturable designs.
What they're looking for
- CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or NX)
- Tolerance Analysis
- Material Selection
- Manufacturing Processes
- Mechanical Design
- High-Temperature Materials
- Turbomachinery
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Equity ownership
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Free daily lunch and dinner
- Generous PPE stipend
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Valar Atomics
- Industry
- Energy & Utilities
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with high-temperature materials and how you approach material selection for demanding applications.
- Walk me through a challenging mechanical design problem you faced and how you resolved it.