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Valar Atomics is building advanced nuclear energy systems to deliver clean, high-temperature power for industrial applications, hydrogen production, and next-generation manufacturing. The company is constructing its first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah to demonstrate scalable, factory-made nuclear technology.
As a Nuclear Operations Engineer, you will design and execute structured engineering test programs for reactor components, control systems, and integrated plant operations. You will develop comprehensive test plans, establish experimental conditions and analytical models, and conduct highly instrumented reactor and component test campaigns in collaboration with operations teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design engineering test plans for first-of-a-kind reactor systems, subsystems, and control algorithms
- Establish experimental conditions, analytical models, acceptance criteria, and evaluation methods
- Conduct highly instrumented reactor and component test campaigns in collaboration with operations teams
- Analyze complex thermal, structural, neutronic, and control data; interpret trends and anomalies
- Develop engineering reports, test summaries, and recommendations for engineering change proposals
- Serve as technical authority for experimental methods and test safety reviews
- Provide input into reactor system design, safety cases, and operating envelopes
- Evaluate fuel performance, system reliability, and stability margins during commissioning
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design engineering, safety analysis, operations, and materials teams
This is a high-impact role at a Series A advanced energy company where you will work directly with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders on transformative technology from the ground up.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in nuclear engineering, reactor operations, or advanced energy systems
- Strong background in test design, data analysis, and experimental methods
- Experience in test reactor environments, DOE labs, or advanced R&D facilities
- Familiarity with TRISO fuel behavior, thermal hydraulics, or control theory
- Hands-on experience with high-complexity experiments or commissioning activities
