Valar Atomics is a nuclear energy startup developing advanced small reactors and clusters of reactors to supply large-scale energy needs.
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">About Valar Atomics</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":200,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. </span><span data-contrast="auto">We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. </span><span data-contrast="auto">Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">The Role</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":200,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will own the execution, improvement, and scalability of hardware builds across Valar's development and production programs. This role sits directly on the shop floor and serves as the bridge between engineering intent and manufacturing reality.</span> <br> <br><span data-contrast="auto">You will work alongside technicians, machinists, welders, fabricators, and design engineers to ensure hardware can be built efficiently, repeatedly, and at the level of quality required for advanced nuclear systems.</span> <br> <br><span data-contrast="auto">This is a highly hands-on position. You will spend significant time assembling hardware, troubleshooting production issues, validating manufacturing processes, improving work instructions, and developing fixtures, tooling, and assembly methods that enable reliable execution.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Key Responsibilities</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":200,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Own day-to-day manufacturing execution activities supporting prototype, development, and early production hardware builds.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Work directly with technicians, machinists, welders, and fabrication personnel to support assembly and manufacturing operations.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Diagnose and resolve fit-up, tolerance, alignment, assembly, and yield-related issues </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">encountered</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> during production.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Design and implement fixtures, jigs, gauges, tooling, and test setups that improve manufacturing efficiency and repeatability.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes, assembly procedures, and work instructions.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Drive DFM and DFA improvements based on direct production feedback.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">You Will Be Successful in This Role If...</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":200,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Hardware moves through the shop faster and with fewer surprises because of your involvement.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Technicians seek your input when manufacturing issues arise because you consistently provide practical solutions.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">You can quickly </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">identify</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> the root cause of build, fit-up, tolerance, or assembly issues and drive them to resolution.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Manufacturing processes become more repeatable, efficient, and scalable through the fixtures, tooling, and work instructions you develop.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Engineering designs improve because of the feedback you provide from direct manufacturing experience.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">You are equally comfortable reviewing CAD models, taking measurements on the shop floor, and jumping into a build when needed.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">You thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities shift and execution </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">matters</span><span data-ccp-parast