CMM Programmer

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 Programmer to develop and run coordinate measuring machine programs using MCOSMOS with Renishaw Revo 5-axis scanning heads. You will program dimensional inspection routines for precision components used in our modular nuclear reactor systems, translating engineering drawings and CAD models into efficient, repeatable measurement strategies. This role has high ownership over inspection process and data quality, working closely with machinists, engineering, and quality.

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop CMM inspection programs in MCOSMOS using Revo 5-axis scanning probe heads.
• Translate CAD models, engineering drawings, and GD&T into efficient, repeatable CMM programs.
• Select appropriate alignment strategies, probe configurations, and styli for varying part geometries.
• Optimize scan paths and data collection strategies to balance measurement speed and accuracy.
• Review inspection data output, flag deviations, and support root cause investigations with Manufacturing and Engineering.
• Maintain and calibrate CMM equipment, probes, and program libraries.
• Support first-article inspection and process validation for new parts.
• Document programs, revisions, and calibration records per quality management procedures.

Basic Qualifications  

• 5+ years of CMM programming experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, or precision machining environment.
• Proficiency with Mitutoyo MCOSMOS software for CMM programming.
• Hands-on experience with Renishaw Revo 5-axis scanning probe heads or similar 5-axis CMM probe systems.
• Strong ability to read and interpret GD&T, engineering drawings, and CAD models.
• Solid understanding of CMM fundamentals: alignment strategy, datum structures, and probe calibration.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup manufacturing environment with evolving processes.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with machinists and engineering.

Preferred Skills and Experience  

• Experience with additional metrology software (PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar).
• Experience programming complex/organic surfaces or turbine/aerospace geometries.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or equivalent certification.
• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated quality environments.

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).