Valar Atomics
Lead Mechanical Designer, Turbomachinery
$200K–$295K
Torrance, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years as a mechanical designer.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
About the job
Leads mechanical design of static and rotating components for Valar Atomics’ turbomachinery, including its first supercritical CO2 power cycle, from design through testing and production.
What you'll do
- Lead a group of 4–5 mechanical designers in developing a manufacturable, efficient, robust design.
- Own assigned components through testing and full-scale production.
- Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings; apply GD&T and tolerance analysis, and select materials.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Demonstrated track record bringing precision mechanical assemblies into production and leading engineering groups on large technical projects.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and excellent material-selection judgment.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience with structural, thermal, or rotordynamic analysis; turbomachinery design; related equipment; or supercritical CO2.
Pay
$200,000 — $295,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, Creo, NX, GD&T
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