Turbomachinery Aerodynamics Engineer

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.

As part of the Engineering organization, Power Con v ers ion develops the technologies that efficiently transform reactor-generated heat into usable electrical power . The team focuses on maximizing system performance, reliability, and commercial viability.

Valar Atomics is seeking a turbo machinery aerodynamics engineer to join the turbo machinery team and advance power generation capability. In this role,you’llbe responsible forthe aerodynamic design ofcutting-edgeturbomachinery for power generation.

You’llbe working withcross-functional team members to define a manufacturable,high efficiency, robust design.

As an early hire in turbo machinery, you will be able to directly influence design decisions on the system architecture.

• Conductmeanlineand streamline analysis of turbo machinery designs
• Analyze turbo machinery components using3D CFD
• Conduct trade studies of turbo machinery configurations including stage count, shrouded/unshrouded designs, axial/radial configurations

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanicalor Aerospace Engineering
• Experience analyzing turbo machinery (Turbines, Compressors, Turbochargers, Turboexpanders, Blowers, Turbopumps, etc.)
• Experience with meanlineand streamline analysis of turbo machinery
• Experience with 3D CFD simulations of turbo machinery

• Master's degree in Mechanicalor Aerospace Engineering
• Knowledge of manufacturing, postprocessing, assembly, inspection procedures for turbo machinery
• Experience with supercritical C02
• Experience with unsteady simulations of turbo machinery
• Experience with thermodynamic cycle analysis
• Experience with commercially available turbo machinery design packages (AxStream, Concepts NREC, NPSS OTAC)

• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
• 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
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

$140,000 - $215,000 USD