Turbomachinery Mechanical Designer
Valar Atomics · Torrance, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 99 days Valar Atomics's roles stay open a median of 100 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Valar Atomics's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Valar Atomics
- high 84 stale, 4 reposted of 84 open
- Hiring momentum
- 33 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
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
As a Mechanical Design Engineer in Power Conversion at Valar Atomics, you will focus on the mechanical design of components for turbomachinery used in power generation. Your role involves creating detailed CAD models, selecting materials, and collaborating with teams to ensure manufacturability and efficiency. You will have the opportunity to influence design decisions and work on complex systems from the ground up.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a mechanical designer
- Excellent judgement in material selection for new components
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
- Experience with high temperature components and materials
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Experience with material selection of high temperature metals
- Experience with basic structural or thermal analysis for component sizing
- Experience with turbomachinery mechanical design
- Experience in gas turbines, gas compressors, turbopumps, or turboexpanders
What you get
- Competitive base salary
- Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
- Generous PPE stipend
Worth weighing
- No specific salary range mentioned, but a broad range is provided
- Role involves working in an ambiguous environment without established best practices for turbomachinery design
- Early hire position may require adaptability and a willingness to influence foundational design decisions
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