Systems Engineer
About The Position
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 Role The Systems Engineer will participate in research for the Department of Energy (DOE) Genesis Mission demonstrating the value of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applied to the design and licensing of a Nuclear Reactor System and optionally for an associated fuel line. The Systems Engineer will prepare architecture models of systems both with and without an AI Model Assistant then produce appropriate licensing documents for delivery to regulators. This project will help define how Valar Atomics achieves its strategic plan to build giga sites and future projects. This position will be located in Torrance, California. Occasional travel (<10%) to other company sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field
- 3–10 years of systems engineering experience
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles
- Experience working in multidisciplinary environments
- Strong analytical and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MBSE methodologies
- Experience with IBM Rhapsody 10.0 (SysML 1.x)
- Familiarity with SysML/UML
- Experience with requirements tools (DOORS, Jama, etc.)
- Experience in relevant industry
- Familiarity with use and checking of work items generated by AI Agents like Claude
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage system requirements
- Support system architecture development and design
- Apply systems engineering lifecycle processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Perform trade studies and risk assessments
- Create and maintain technical documentation
- Support integration, testing, and validation
- Assess AI assisted architecture design and author reports for the DOE
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
