Manager, Mechanical Design
About The Position
Valar Atomics is developing scalable, clean, high-temperature nuclear power for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. Its first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah, will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. As part of the Engineering organization, Mechanical Engineering designs and develops the mechanical systems, components, and equipment behind Valar’s advanced nuclear technologies, with a focus on robust, manufacturable designs optimized for long-term performance. The Manager of Mechanical Design leads a shared mechanical design team supporting fuel equipment, high-temperature gas reactor, and turbomachinery programs. This hands-on engineering leader builds a cross-functional team spanning multiple engineering disciplines and switches quickly between programs. Candidates from oil and gas, aerospace propulsion, or industrial turbomachinery are strongly preferred; nuclear experience is a plus, not a prerequisite. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder). Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations as required by law.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in mechanical design, including piping, tubing, harnessing, and complex assemblies.
- At least 2 years of experience managing a mechanical design team.
- Deep expertise in SolidWorks, NX, or a similar program.
- Deep expertise in PLM software and experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to build teams, hire strong designers, and deliver on aggressive schedules.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ASME BPVC and ASME B31 design.
- Experience working in the nuclear industry.
- Experience in startup or rapid-growth environments.
- Experience owning plant-level models and driving plant-level design reviews.
- Background in oil and gas, aerospace propulsion, or industrial turbomachinery.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead an in-house Mechanical Design organization, including hiring, organizational design, technical standards, and development of mechanical designers.
- Own the highest-level assemblies, bills of materials, and layouts for all projects.
- Manage software selection, templates, workflows, and cross-functional decision-making.
- Collaborate with the in-house software engineering team on interfaces between models, supply chain systems, and manufacturing systems.
- Define and enforce requirements for 3D modeling and 2D drawings.
Benefits
- 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.
- Opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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