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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Valar Atomics's roles stay open a median of 78 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Valar Atomics's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Valar Atomics
- high 81 stale, 4 reposted of 84 open
- Hiring momentum
- 105 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Valar Atomics's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Valar Atomics.
About this role
The Senior Quality Engineer at Valar Atomics will lead quality assurance efforts in a fast-paced R&D environment focused on scaling nuclear energy solutions. This role involves developing and implementing quality systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance while enabling rapid innovation. The engineer will also mentor future team members and shape the Quality organization as the company transitions from R&D to commercial execution.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Valar Atomics as an employer.
What you need
- Prior experience in nuclear quality assurance (R&D, commercial, or both) sufficient to innovate responsibly.
- Broad quality engineering background spanning design, manufacturing, suppliers, and testing.
- Experience building or significantly reshaping quality systems, not just operating mature ones.
- Demonstrated ability to execute with minimal direction in incomplete systems.
- Strong pattern recognition and judgment under pressure.
- Comfort working in high-intensity, rapidly changing environments.
Nice to have
- Experience interfacing directly with regulators, auditors, or external stakeholders in a nuclear or other safety-critical industry.
- Experience leading or mentoring quality teams through periods of organizational growth.
- Background applying modern tools, automation, or AI to quality systems and workflows.
- Exposure to advanced reactor, fuel fabrication, or other first-of-a-kind nuclear programs.
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- No salary listed in the posting, but a range is provided.
- The role involves significant travel (50-75%) which may include weekends and extended trips.
- The position is described as a founding leadership role, which may imply high expectations and pressure.
- The company is in a rapidly evolving industry, which may lead to changing priorities and responsibilities.
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Listed by Valar Atomics on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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