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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.\nThe Team \nAs part of the Regulations & Safetyorganization, Quality Assurance establishesthe systems and standards that ensure products and processes consistently meet the highest levels of quality and compliance. The team promotes continuous improvement and operational excellence across the company. \nThe Role \nAs Production Quality Metrology Engineer, you will own measurement system integrity for HTGR reactor component and fuel-related production activities. This role sits within the Torrance manufacturing and fuel fabrication environment.\nThis role serves as the technical authority for calibration, measurement uncertainty, and measurement systems analysis supporting the production floor. You will define and maintain the calibration program, manage the master equipment and standards list, and ensure that every gauge, instrument, and inspection method used in production is capable, traceable, and appropriate for its application. You will work closely with Production Quality Engineers, Supervisors, Technicians, and Inspectors to select and qualify measurement methods, and with Manufacturing Engineering to resolve measurement-driven process issues.\nThis role supports a mixed in-house and outsourced calibration strategy, leads Gauge R&R and broader Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) studies, and partners with the Quality Department on measurement-related content for Operator Verification Certification (OVC) syllabi. This is a hands-on technical role requiring direct time on the production floor evaluating gauges, instruments, and measurement processes.\nKey Responsibilities\nOwn and maintain the calibration program, master equipment list, and standards traceability for production measurement and test equipment.\nManage the mixed strategy of in-house and outsourced calibration activities, including vendor qualification and calibration certificate review.\nPlan and execute Gauge R&R studies and broader Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) activities, evaluating repeatability, reproducibility, bias, stability, and linearity.\nDevelop measurement uncertainty budgets and determine appropriate measurement methods, gauges, and sampling strategies for production inspection requirements.\nPartner with Production Quality Engineers and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve measurement-driven nonconformances, process capability issues, and inspection method disputes.\nSupport development of measurement-related technical content for Quality Plan Certification Training Syllabi under the Operator Verification Certification (OVC) program.\nEvaluate new gauges, fixtures, and measurement technologies for production use, including first-article qualification of measurement methods.\nInvestigate measurement system nonconformances and out-of-tolerance conditions, determining impact to previously accepted product and driving corrective action.\nMentor Production Quality Technicians and Inspectors on proper use, care, and limitations of dimensional and functional measurement equipment.\nSupport internal and external audits of the calibration and measurement systems program.\nYou Will Be Successful in This Role If\nYou think rigorously about measurement uncertainty, traceability, and what a gauge can and cannot tell you.\nYou are comfortable owning a technical program end-to-end, from calibration scheduling to root cause of a failed Gauge R&R.\nYou can translate statistical measurement concepts into practical guidance operators, technicians, and engineers can act on.\nYou balance measurement rigor with production tempo, avoiding both under-control and unnecessary overcapability.\nYou take ownership of measurement system issues and drive them to closure rather than escalating and waiting.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metrology, Quality Engineering, or related technical discipline.\n3+ years of experience in metrology, calibration engineering, or measurement systems analysis within a manufacturing environment.\nStrong working knowledge of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Gauge R&R, and measurement uncertainty concepts.\nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and tolerance requirements to determine appropriate measurement methods.\nExperience managing calibration systems, master equipment lists, or standards traceability programs.\nComfortable working within active manufacturing environments including exposure to industrial noise, fabrication-related fumes, and changing operational conditions while following all safety protocols.\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nExperience supporting nuclear, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments.\nFamiliarity with NQA-1, ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540, ASME, or similar calibration and quality management standards.\nExperience with CMM programming, optical/laser metrology, or other advanced dimensional inspection technologies.\nExperience using statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, or similar) for MSA and measurement uncertainty analysis.\nExperience supporting or implementing Operator Verification Certification (OVC) or similar delegated-verification programs.\nExperience managing outsourced calibration vendor relationships and calibration lab accreditation requirements.\nWhat We Offer \nCompetitive base salary \nEquity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company \nComprehensive medical benefits \nUnlimited PTO\nFree daily lunch and dinner provided onsite \nGenerous PPE stipend\nHigh-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy \nOpportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement \nDirect collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders \nThe opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nValar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. 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