Valar Atomics
Mechanical Design Engineer, Power Conversion
$140K–$215K
Torrance, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 6, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 3 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
Designs and advances static and rotating turbomachinery components for power generation, taking them from design through testing and full-scale production.
What you'll do
- Lead mechanical design of assigned power-conversion components and facilitate analyses supporting design and procurement.
- Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings; apply GD&T and tolerance analysis.
- Select materials and work with internal and external machine shops to develop manufacturable components through testing and production.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Excellent judgment in material selection and strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Experience with high-temperature components and materials.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a mechanical designer.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience with turbomachinery design, high-temperature metals, structural or thermal analysis, gas turbines, gas compressors, turbopumps, turboexpanders, or supercritical CO2.
Pay
$140,000 — $215,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, Creo, NX
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