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About Valar Atomics At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generatio…
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
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Burbank, California, United States · Hybrid
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$60k–$150k/yr
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Santa Clara, California, United States · Remote OK
$191k–$334k/yr
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Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$96k–$120k/yr
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Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$96k–$120k/yr
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Oceanside, California, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$21/hr
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Concord, California, United States · On-site
$35/hr–$53/hr
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Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
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Skills: Node, Typescript, C++, Golang, Python
Fremont, California, United States · Hybrid
$125k–$270k/yr
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Vista, California, United States · On-site
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San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$25/hr
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Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$350k–$380k/yr
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Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$125k–$210k/yr
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Skills: C, C++, Rust, Distributed systems, Content delivery network
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$33/hr
As a Mfg Engineering Technician here at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Mechanical Systems & Components (MSC) business unit in Arizona. You will lead a team of technicians and provide technical …
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$85k–$125k/yr
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Skills: Optomechanical design, SolidWorks, GD&T, ASME Y14.5, Fiber optics
Torrance, California, United States • On-site
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The Principal Instrumentation & Control Engineer will lead the design, specification, and integration of process instrumentation for advanced high-temperature gas reactor systems. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of measurement systems, from initial concept and P&ID development through to commissioning and startup.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering and possess over 10 years of experience with industrial process instrumentation. Strong expertise in complex thermal-fluid systems and familiarity with industrial automation standards are essential for this position.
At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.
The Team
As part of the Engineering organization, Instrumentations & Controls designs the systems that monitor, automate, and protect Valar's facilities and reactor technologies. The team develops reliable control architectures that enable safe and efficient operations.
The Role
Valar Atomics is seeking Principal Instrumentation & Control Engineers to lead the design, specification, integration, and commissioning of process instrumentation for our advanced high-temperature gas reactor (HTGR) development program and associated thermal test facilities.
This role owns the instrumentation architecture for high-temperature, high-pressure helium systems, electric heater systems, turbomachinery, cooling systems, and reactor support equipment. The successful candidate will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and nuclear engineers to develop reliable measurement systems from concept through commissioning.
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What We Offer
Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
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We create abundant and cheap gas out of thin air using atomic energy. Want to join our mission? Go on our website Mission > Join Our Team > General Application Or hit this link directly: https://airtable.com/appfshNOv7qcwdy5F/shrDbQa7dkT4Jt9FR
Offices: El Segundo, California 90245, US · 800 n Coal Haul Rd, 250, Huntington, Utah 84528, US
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