Valar Atomics
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$140K–$180K
Torrance, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 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 the design, analysis, prototyping, and validation of mechanical systems and components for advanced power generation, from concept through production.
What you'll do
- Lead major subsystem design and mentor engineers, reviewing designs for performance, manufacturability, and cost.
- Create CAD models and drawings and perform or oversee structural, thermal, or fluid analyses.
- Oversee prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing; collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to refine designs and support manufacturing quality.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
- Track record of designing and delivering production-ready hardware.
- Expertise in CAD and mechanical drafting standards, materials, manufacturing processes, mechanical systems, and FEA/CFD analyses.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in high-performance or safety-critical systems, DFM/DFA, reliability engineering, PLM/PDM, or hands-on prototyping and validation.
Pay
$140,000 — $180,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, Creo, NX, FEA, CFD, PLM/PDM
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