Structures Engineer
Posted 29 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Structures Engineer, Rotating Turbomachinery ”
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The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyAerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyAerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Study levelMaster's
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 Team
As part of the Engineering organization, Power Conversion develops the technologies that efficiently transform reactor-generated heat into usable electrical power. The team focuses on maximizing system performance, reliability, and commercial viability.
The Role
Valar Atomics is seeking a turbomachinery structures engineer to join the turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. In this role, you’ll be responsible for analyzing rotating components for Valar’s power generation turbomachinery. You’ll be working with cross-functional team members to define a manufacturable, high efficiency, robust design. As an early hire in turbomachinery, you will be able to directly influence design decisions on the system architecture.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze turbomachinery components for structural margin and life
- Quantify turbomachinery deflection and growth in operation
- Partner with cross functional partners to define required clearances
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum 3 years of experience conducting structural analysis of rotating components
- Experience with commercial FEA codes such as Ansys, Nastran, Abaqus
- Experience with high speed rotating equipment in gas turbines, steam turbines, blowers, turboexpanders, turbopumps, etc.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Experience with material selection of creep resistant alloys
- Knowledge of casting or forging processes
- Experience with supercritical C02
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company