Rotordynamics Engineer, Turbomachinery
at Valar Atomics · 11-50 employees
Just raised · Hybrid · $1.2B
- Location
- Torrance, CA
- Posted
- 5d ago
at Valar Atomics · 11-50 employees
Valar Atomics is a nuclear energy startup developing advanced small reactors and clusters of reactors to supply large-scale energy needs.
<p><strong>About Valar Atomics</strong></p> <p>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. 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. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Team</span></strong></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXO85506047 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO85506047 BCX0">As part of the </span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="TextRun SCXO85506047 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO85506047 BCX0">Engineering</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXO85506047 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO85506047 BCX0"> organization, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO85506047 BCX0">Power</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO85506047 BCX0"> </span><span class="FindHit SCXO85506047 BCX0">Con</span><span class="FindHit SCXO85506047 BCX0">v</span><span class="FindHit SCXO85506047 BCX0">ers</span><span class="FindHit SCXO85506047 BCX0">ion</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO85506047 BCX0"> develops the technologies that efficiently transform reactor-generated heat into usable electrical </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO85506047 BCX0">power</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXO85506047 BCX0">. The team focuses on maximizing system performance, reliability, and commercial viability.</span></span></span><span class="EOP SCXO85506047 BCX0"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Role</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Valar Atomics is seeking a rotordynamics engineer to join the turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. In this role, you’ll be responsible for analyzing the rotating group for Valar’s power generation turbomachinery. You’ll be working with cross-functional team members to define a manufacturable, high efficiency, robust design. As an early hire in turbomachinery, you will be able to directly influence design decisions on the system architecture.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key Responsibilities</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Analyze rotating groups for acceptable rotordynamic margin </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Work closely with secondary flow and seal engineers to define acceptable seal clearances</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Define balance requirements and procedures for rotating group</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Basic Qualifications</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Minimum 3 years of experience conducting rotordynamic analyses</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience analyzing rotating systems for lateral and torsional rotordynamic response</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience defining balancing requirements for turbomachinery</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with high speed rotating equipment in gas turbines, steam turbines, blowers, turboexpanders, turbopumps, etc.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Preferred Skills and Experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience diagnosing or root causing vibration/rotordynamic failures of equipment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with industry rotordynamic standards API 617, API 684, etc.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with vibration signal processing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with commercially available rotordynamic analysis packages (AxStream, Concepts NREC, Dyrobes)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with supercritical C02</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary </li> <li>Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company </li> <li>Comprehensive medical benefits </li> <li>Unlimited PTO</li> <li>Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite </li> <li>Generous PPE stipend</li> <li>High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy