Teams at Valar Atomics

Lead full-lifecycle recruiting for engineering, manufacturing, and specialized technical teams. Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to define hiring strategies, role requirements, interview plans, and selection criteria. Source and close passive candidates in competitive markets, improve recruiting funnels and equitable interview processes, implement recruiting tools, track market data, and deliver a high-quality candidate experience while managing multiple searches in a fast-paced, fully onsite startup environment.

Lead systems engineering for an AI-assisted nuclear reactor design and licensing effort: develop/manage requirements, create architecture models, perform trade studies and risk assessments, support integration/testing/validation, produce technical and licensing documentation, and assess AI-assisted designs for DOE reporting.

Operate, set up, maintain, and program CNC mills and lathes to manufacture precision components. Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications; select tooling and adjust offsets and feeds/speeds; inspect parts with precision instruments; troubleshoot machining issues; and collaborate with engineering and production teams while maintaining safety and quality standards.