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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Valar Atomics's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Valar Atomics's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Valar Atomics
- high 37 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Technician at Valar Atomics, you will be responsible for assembling mechanical and electromechanical components for modular nuclear reactor systems. This hands-on role involves using hand and power tools to fit and integrate various components, following engineering drawings and work instructions, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You will also troubleshoot assembly issues and maintain an organized workspace, supporting a range of build types as priorities shift.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- 4+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, maintenance, or a similar hands-on technical role
- Strong proficiency with hand tools and basic power tools (torque wrenches, drills, drivers, etc.)
- Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, work instructions, and assembly procedures
- Comfortable working across a variety of assembly tasks and switching between them throughout the day
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to build quality
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup manufacturing environment with evolving processes
Nice to have
- Experience with mechanical assembly in aerospace, nuclear, automotive, or other highly regulated industries
- Basic electrical or electromechanical assembly experience (wiring, connectors, harnessing)
- Familiarity with torque specifications, fastener standards, and basic hand-tool calibration
- Prior experience in a startup or low-volume/high-mix production environment
- Forklift, overhead crane, or rigging certification
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 figure provided beyond the range of $30 - $42 USD
- Role involves working in a fast-paced startup environment which may mean evolving processes and priorities
- Hands-on role may require physical endurance and adaptability to various tasks
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Listed by Valar Atomics on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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