Valar Atomics is scaling nuclear energy for heavy industrial power and clean hydrocarbon fuel production. Backed by Sequoia.
About the role
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder). Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering within a production environment
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and process control documentation
- Working knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis (Cp/Cpk), and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA/Gauge R&R)
- Experience with nonconformance and CAPA systems and root cause investigation methodologies
- Strong communication skills across engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions, with the ability to translate technical findings into practical action
More about this role
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 Regulations & Safety organization, Quality Assurance establishes the systems and standards that ensure products and processes consistently meet the highest levels of quality and compliance. The team promotes continuous improvement and operational excellence across the company.
The Role
As Production Quality Engineer, you will provide technical quality engineering support directly to the production floor for HTGR reactor component and fuel-related manufacturing activities. This role sits within the Torrance manufacturing and fuel fabrication environment....
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