Valar Atomics
Staff Mechanical Engineer
$173K–$211K
Torrance, California, United States · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years 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 mechanical design and validation of advanced nuclear power systems, guiding components from concept through production while mentoring engineers and coordinating cross-functional work.
What you'll do
- Lead mechanical design of major subsystems and review designs; mentor junior engineers.
- Develop CAD models and drawings, perform or oversee FEA and CFD, and validate designs through prototyping and testing.
- Coordinate integration, manufacturing feedback, vendor quality, and mechanical design practices.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
- Track record delivering production-ready hardware; expertise in CAD and mechanical drafting standards.
- Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems; expertise in performing or overseeing FEA and CFD analyses.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with high-performance or safety-critical systems; DFM/DFA, reliability engineering, PLM/PDM, or hands-on prototyping and validation.
Pay
$173,000 — $211,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, Creo, NX, FEA, CFD, PLM/PDM
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