Is the Test Engineer role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in Torrance, California, United States.

What's the salary range?

Valar Atomics lists $112,000–$137,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Test Engineer role.

Where is the role based?

Valar Atomics is hiring for this position in Torrance, California, United States.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: MATLAB, Python, SCADA, SQL.

What seniority level is this role?

Valar Atomics targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Test Engineer role at Valar Atomics.

Test Engineer at Valar Atomics

Joblaze summary

The Test Engineer at Valar Atomics is responsible for designing and building test stands, executing test campaigns, and analyzing data to ensure hardware performance and compliance. Key skills include experience with data acquisition systems, SCADA, and proficiency in scripting languages like Python or MATLAB for data processing. This role is suited for individuals with a background in mechanical or electrical engineering and at least two years of relevant experience. The position offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to advanced nuclear technologies in a collaborative engineering environment.

Joblaze insights

Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 9, 2026. Last confirmed on Valar Atomics's careers page October 11, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for QA roles (median ~$130,000).
Starts above 27% of 15 comparable mid qa roles in United States that list Python we track (median $120,000 across 8 companies). See Python salary trends
Python appears in 28.8% of 111 comparable mid qa roles in United States; SQL appears in 3.6% of 111 comparable mid qa roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Test Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Torrance, California, United States.
What's the salary range?: Valar Atomics lists $112,000–$137,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Test Engineer role.
Where is the role based?: Valar Atomics is hiring for this position in Torrance, California, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: MATLAB, Python, SCADA, SQL.
What seniority level is this role?: Valar Atomics targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Test Engineer role at Valar Atomics.

From the original posting

The Team

As part of the Engineering organization, Mechanical Engineering designs and develops the mechanical systems, components, and equipment that power Valar's advanced nuclear technologies. The team ensures designs are robust, manufacturable, and optimized for long-term performance.

The Role

We are looking for a Test Engineer to design and build test stands, execute test campaigns, and turn raw test data into actionable insight. This role sits at the intersection of hardware, data, and compliance. You'll be hands on with test hardware and instrumentation while also owning the data pipeline that feeds our SCADA and historian systems. You'll work closely with engineering to troubleshoot issues, diagnose root causes from test data, and represent test results to government regulators.

Key Responsibilities

Test Stand Design and Execution

Design, build, and maintain test stands for evaluating hardware performance, reliability, and compliance
Develop test profiles and procedures tailored to specific test objectives such as performance validation, endurance, environmental, and failure analysis
Run tests, monitor live data, and adjust test parameters as needed to capture meaningful results

Data Acquisition and Integration

Set up and maintain data acquisition systems for tests, including remote and unattended data acquisition capability
Integrate test stand data streams with existing SCADA and historian infrastructure
Process and structure raw test data into clean, usable formats for engineering analysis and reporting

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Troubleshoot issues arising during test execution, including instrumentation, test stand hardware, and data acquisition faults
Analyze test data to diagnose root causes of issues in existing product designs
Collaborate with design engineers to translate test findings into actionable design recommendations

Reporting and Compliance

Prepare clear, accurate test reports and supporting documentation
Maintain organized records of test procedures, configurations, and results for traceability
Present and explain test results and methodology to government regulators and auditors as needed

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands on experience
2+ years of Test Engineering Experience
Experience designing and building test stands or test fixtures
Familiarity with data acquisition systems and sensor instrumentation
Experience with SCADA and historian systems
Working knowledge of scripting or data processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, or SQL for data handling and analysis
Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to diagnose issues from data, not just observation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting technical results to non technical or regulatory audiences
Experience preparing documentation for regulatory review or compliance audits is a plus

Preferred Skills and Experience

Bachelors of Science in engineering or related discipline.
Test stand Design experience
Data acquisition experience

Salary

$112,000—$137,000 USD

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