CMM Operator

Valar Atomics is a nuclear energy company focused on scaling high-temperature gas reactors (HTGRs) for grid-independent industrial applications. The company is developing what it calls gigasites, large-scale facilities housing hundreds of nuclear reactors intended to power heavy industry, data centers, hydrogen production, and clean hydrocarbon fuel synthesis. Their reactor design uses TRISO fuel, a graphite moderator, and helium coolant, a combination the company highlights for its strong safety profile and proliferation resistance. By operating outside the traditional electricity grid, Valar Atomics aims to unlock economies of scale that have historically eluded the nuclear industry. Valar Atomics' mission centers on making nuclear energy the cheapest and most reliable energy source in the world, with a particular emphasis on decarbonizing industrial processes and enabling clean fuel production. Their hydrogen output, generated via a sulfur-iodine thermochemical cycle, can be combined with captured CO2 to produce synthetic hydrocarbons through a modified Fischer-Tropsch process, offering a pathway to drop-in clean fuels. The company also targets the surging power demands of AI data centers, which are projected to require over 200 additional terawatt-hours of grid power by 2030. The company is currently advancing its Ward 250 project, a test reactor being developed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, the San Rafael Energy Research Center, and the State of Utah, with a target go-live date of July 4, 2026, America's 250th birthday. The reactor has already been physically transported to Emery County, Utah, with logistical support from the U.S. military. Four executive orders issued under the Trump administration provided a mandate supporting the project's accelerated deployment timeline.

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-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 Manufacturing organization, the Quality/Metrology team ensures precision-machined and fabricated components meet exacting engineering and dimensional standards. The team supports rapid development, prototyping, and production through advanced inspection and measurement capabilities.

The Role 

Valar Atomics is looking for a CMM Operator to run coordinate measuring machine programs — using MCOSMOS with Renishaw Revo 5-axis scanning heads — to inspect precision components for our modular nuclear reactor systems. You will load and fixture parts, execute established inspection programs, and review measurement output for conformance, partnering with the CMM Programmer and Quality team on more complex issues. This is a hands-on role with a clear path to CMM programming for the right person.

Key Responsibilities 

• Load and fixture parts for CMM inspection following established setup instructions.
• Run existing CMM inspection programs in MCOSMOS using Revo 5-axis scanning heads.
• Review inspection output and flag deviations or non-conformances to the Quality team.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of alignment or fixturing issues; escalate program-level issues to the CMM Programmer.
• Support calibration and routine upkeep of CMM equipment and probes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and inspection reports.
• Maintain accurate inspection logs and documentation per quality management procedures.
• Support first-article inspection activities alongside Quality and Engineering.

Basic Qualifications  

• 1-3 years of experience operating a CMM or other precision inspection equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with reading engineering drawings and basic GD&T.
• Comfortable following established inspection procedures and programs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup manufacturing environment with evolving processes.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a shop-floor/metrology lab setting with appropriate PPE.

Preferred Skills and Experience  

• Experience running MCOSMOS or similar CMM software (PC-DMIS, Calypso).
• Exposure to Renishaw Revo 5-axis or similar scanning probe heads.
• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated quality environments.
• Interest in growing into CMM programming.

What We Offer  

• Competitive base salary 
• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company 
• Comprehensive medical benefits 
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite 
• Generous PPE stipend
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy 
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement 
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders 
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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).