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Valar Atomics

Senior Nuclear Supplier Quality Engineer

Valar Atomics · Torrance, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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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

As a Senior Nuclear Supplier Quality Engineer at Valar Atomics, you will oversee the supplier quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance and quality in the procurement of nuclear safety-related materials. Your role involves leading supplier audits, managing the Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) program, and collaborating with engineering and procurement teams. You will also develop quality frameworks and mentor other engineers, all while ensuring adherence to nuclear codes and regulatory requirements.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor degree and 5 years of nuclear experience
  • US Navy Nuclear Propulsion School Graduate and 3 years of nuclear experience
  • No degree + 10 years of direct nuclear experience will be considered
  • Ability to travel 50–75% of the time, including weekends and extended trips as necessary

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Lead auditor certification under NQA-1, ASQ CQA/CQE, or equivalent
  • Experience building, implementing, and owning the full CGD program lifecycle
  • Familiarity with HTGR, SMR, microreactor, or advanced nuclear reactor technologies
  • Experience with TRISO fuel, graphite, refractory materials, nuclear-grade metallic components

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
  • Role involves significant travel, which may impact work-life balance
  • The position requires a strong understanding of nuclear codes and regulatory requirements, which may be challenging for some candidates

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