Executive Technical Analyst

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

The Executive Operations team supports senior technical leadership, including the Office of the Chief of Staff and the Chief Nuclear Officer / Chief Technology Officer. The team focuses on technical analysis, strategic research, program coordination, and executive decision support in a fast-moving advanced nuclear environment.

The Role

_The Executive Technical Analyst serves as a trusted partner to the Chief Nuclear Officer / Chief Technology Officer, providing a unique combination of technical analysis, strategic research, project coordination, and executive support. The primary objective is to maximize the effectiveness of the CNO/CTO by ensuring that the right information, analysis, people, and priorities are brought together at the right time to enable high-quality technical and strategic decisions. This is a high-impact analytical position for someone with strong intellectual curiosity, excellent judgment, and exceptional organizational skills who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments._

Key Responsibilities

• _Research engineering, regulatory, commercial, and strategic topics._
• _Analyze technical reports and distill key findings into concise executive briefings._
• _Prepare technical memoranda, white papers, and decision-support material._
• _Support reviews of reactor design, licensing, safety, and engineering documentation._
• _Identify emerging technical risks, issues, and opportunities._
• _Coordinate meetings with engineering teams, customers, regulators, investors, and partners._
• _Draft executive correspondence and presentations._
• _Coordinate work across engineering, licensing, operations, manufacturing, and external partners._
• _Monitor schedules, milestones, and executive commitments._
• _Identify blockers and drive resolution._
• _Support major reviews, design milestones, regulatory engagements, and strategic initiatives._
• _Conduct market, technology, and competitor research._
• _Benchmark emerging technologies and industry trends._
• _Support strategic partnerships and business development._
• _Lead special projects on behalf of the CNO/CTO._
• _Develop executive dashboards and performance metrics._
• _Organize technical knowledge and executive information._
• _Maintain decision logs, action registers, and briefing material._
• _Develop documentation standards and executive workflows._
• _Improve systems that increase organizational effectiveness._

Basic Qualifications

• _Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline. _
• _3–8 years of experience in management consulting, engineering, technical project management, strategy, or a similarly analytical role._
• _Exceptional written and verbal communication skills._
• _Strong analytical and structured problem-solving ability._
• _Outstanding organizational and project management skills._
• _Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities._
• _High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment._

Preferred Skills and Experience

• _Experience in management or engineering consulting. _
• _Nuclear, aerospace, energy, manufacturing, or advanced technology experience._
• _Experience working with executive leadership._
• _Familiarity with engineering documentation, project controls, or regulatory environments._
• _Experience using AI tools to accelerate research, analysis, and productivity._

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• 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).

Salary

$110,000--$150,000 USD