# Senior Mechanical Engineer at Valar Atomics

- Company: Valar Atomics
- What the company does: Valar Atomics is scaling nuclear energy for heavy industrial power and clean hydrocarbon fuel production. Backed by Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.valaratomics.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Torrance, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-12
- Apply by: 2026-11-26
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/valaratomics/jobs/4449178009?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/valar-atomics-senior-mechanical-engineer/

## About the role

We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team and accelerate the frontier of advanced power generation. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and validating mechanical systems and components that meet performance, manufacturability, and cost requirements. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative products from concept to production, and serve as a technical leader and mentor for less experienced engineers. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development
- Proven track record of designing and delivering production-ready hardware
- Expertise in CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar) and mechanical drafting standards
- Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems
- Experience performing or overseeing FEA and CFD analyses

Tags: Mechanical Engineering

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