Mechanical Engineer

About the role

We're seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team at either the Level I or Level II tier, depending on experience. This role involves designing, fabricating, and building innovative mechanical solutions, with hands-on ownership of projects from concept to completion. You'll be part of a fast-moving team building real hardware, working closely with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and other engineering disciplines to bring designs into the physical world.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of mechanical systems.
• Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD in a rapidly changing environment.
• Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers.
• Take responsibility for project delivery timelines from design through production.
• Exemplify technical excellence and accountability across your work.
• Travel to Valar Atomics' nuclear site in Utah as needed to support project execution.

You Will Be Successful in This Role If

• You take extreme ownership of the systems you design, seeing them through from concept to working hardware.
• You apply data and analysis to make fast, well-reasoned decisions rather than waiting for perfect information.
• You bring strong technical judgment to design trade-offs and know when to dig deeper versus when to keep moving.
• You communicate clearly and proactively with suppliers, customers, and internal partners.
• You approach problems with a root-cause mindset, treating failures as opportunities to understand the system better.
• You hold a high bar for technical excellence and are accountable for the quality of your work.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics.
• 1+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software packages (internship and extracurricular experience applicable).
• 1+ years of hands-on experience driving the design and development of mechanical components or systems (internship and project team experience applicable).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Leadership experience on an engineering or project team.
• Experience designing components for a high-performance vehicle.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, including failure analysis and root cause investigation.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

What We Offer

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Salary

$85,000 - $145,000 USD

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