Fuel Plant Process Engineer

Valar Atomics • Orangeville, UT

2h • Onsite

About The Position

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.
We’re seeking highly skilled and motivated Process Engineers to join our TRIOS manufacturing pilot line. In this role, you’ll be responsible for state-of-the-art chemical processing equipment; taking radical ownership of the system performance and operations. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to install, troubleshoot, and optimize pilot scale uranium processing equipment. This job is full-time in Orangeville, Utah.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• Proven track record of engineering excellence
• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems for wet chemistry and / or high temperature processing.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to lead root cause investigations
• Experience in production environment
• Experience overseeing and mentoring a team
• Excellent communication, technical documentation, and leadership skills
• Willingness to relocate to Emory County, Utah
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-performance or safety-critical production environments
• Deep understanding of quality and reliability engineering
• Hands-on laboratory and production experience
• Ceramic processing, SolGel casting, high temperature production
• Chemical processing plants, wastewater treatment

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of one of several major subsystems, ensuring alignment between performance targets, manufacturability, and cost.
• Write and optimize procedures for operation and repairs of chemical processing equipment.
• Perform structural, thermal, chemical, and fluid analyses to validate system performance and reliability.
• Develop detailed understanding and modeling of equipment operations and optimize output to meet stringent specifications.
• Improve yields and throughput time.
• Partner with other functions of the processing lines, engineering, and management.
• Work closely with vendors to manage cost, timelines, manufacturing process selection, and quality control.
• Contribute to the best internal practices for safety, documentation, and personnel management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees