Valar Atomics
Senior Nuclear Supplier Quality Engineer
$165K–$225K
Torrance, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jun 9, 2026
- Experience
- Bachelor degree plus 5 years of nuclear experience; or US Navy Nuclear Propulsion School Graduate plus 3 years of nuclear experience; or no degree plus 10 years of direct nuclear experience.
- Education
- Bachelor degree; alternatives include US Navy Nuclear Propulsion School Graduate or no degree with the stated experience.
- 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 nuclear supplier quality and oversight, including supplier qualification and audits, Commercial Grade Dedication, and resolution of supplier nonconformances.
What you'll do
- Own supplier quality activities, qualification programs, audits, and supplier oversight frameworks.
- Lead Commercial Grade Dedication activities, including plan approval and Commercial Grade Surveys.
- Investigate supplier nonconformances and develop nuclear quality procedures and requirements; support regulatory and auditor engagements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor degree and 5 years of nuclear experience; or US Navy Nuclear Propulsion School Graduate and 3 years of nuclear experience; or no degree and 10 years of direct nuclear experience.
- Able to travel 50–75% of the time, including possible weekends and extended trips.
- Working knowledge of nuclear codes, applicable regulatory requirements, and nuclear quality principles.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- NQA-1 lead auditor certification, ASQ CQA/CQE, or equivalent, with demonstrated nuclear lead audit experience.
Pay
$165,000 — $225,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
NQA-1, ASME, AWS, AISC, NDE, ASME Section IX, MSA/Gauge R&R, TRISO
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