Structures Engineer, Rotating Turbomachinery
- Salary
- $140,000 - $215,000
- Level
- Mid
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 2 October 2026.
About the role
Valar Atomics's standard text
About Valar Atomics
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.
The Team
As part of the Engineering organization, Power Conversion develops the technologies that efficiently transform reactor-generated heat into usable electrical power. The team focuses on maximizing system performance, reliability, and commercial viability.
The Role
Valar Atomics is seeking a turbomachinery structures engineer to join the turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. In this role, you’ll be responsible for analyzing rotating components 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze turbomachinery components for structural margin and life
- Quantify turbomachinery deflection and growth in operation
- Partner with cross functional partners to define required clearances
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum 3 years of experience conducting structural analysis of rotating components
- Experience with commercial FEA codes such as Ansys, Nastran, Abaqus
- Experience with high speed rotating equipment in gas turbines, steam turbines, blowers, turboexpanders, turbopumps, etc.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Experience with material selection of creep resistant alloys
- Knowledge of casting or forging processes
- Experience with supercritical C02
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
- Generous PPE stipend
- High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
- Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
- Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
- The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Valar Atomics's standard text
Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
Salary
$140,000—$215,000 USD
What this role asks for
Particular to this role
ANSYS · FEA
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The team: Power Conversion
This role is one of 8 open in Power Conversion.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
ANSYS (3 of 8), FEA (3 of 8)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Thermal Engineer, Turbomachinery posted Aug 19
- Cycle Performance Engineer - Turbomachinery posted Aug 14
- Structures Engineer, Turbomachinery Static Hardware posted Aug 6
- Turbomachinery Mechanical Designer posted Aug 6
- Turbomachinery Secondary Flow Engineer posted Jul 29
- Rotordynamics Engineer, Turbomachinery posted Jul 29
- Turbomachinery Aerodynamics Engineer posted Jul 29
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