Build Your Career at Valor.
Machining, welding, energetics, quality, testing, and engineering. Build hardware that moves from engineering concepts to qualified production for defense and aerospace programs.
200 engineers, machinists, and program staff.
One integrated facility in Grand Junction, Colorado .
Why Work at Valor
Mission-Driven Work
The work performed at Valor supports defense and aerospace programs where quality, reliability, and execution matter. Every role contributes to delivering products and capabilities that support customers with real-world missions and critical requirements.
Integrated Manufacturing Environment
Engineering, manufacturing, testing, inspection, and quality work side by side within the same organization.
Ownership & Visibility
Small teams provide direct ownership of meaningful work. Employees see how their contributions support programs, customers, and production from concept through delivery.
Growth Through Experience
Cross-functional collaboration exposes employees to engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program execution, helping build technical expertise and a deeper understanding of the product lifecycle.
Accountability & Trust
Every employee is treated as a subject-matter expert. We encourage employees to challenge assumptions, improve processes, and contribute to the decisions that shape our programs.
A four-day production week.
Many full-time positions at Valor operate on a Monday through Thursday shift schedule, providing 40 hours per week with full-time pay and benefits. Certain roles, including those supporting continuous operations, safety, quality, production, and other business functions, may operate on different shifts based on operational requirements.
Benefits & Perks
Medical & Clinical Care
- •Comprehensive Medical Plans
- •Appleton Clinics / partnered primary care
- •Pharmacy Discount Program
- •Medical Assistance Program (MAP)
Dental & Vision
- •Dental coverage — preventive, restorative, orthodontia
- •Vision coverage — exams, frames, lenses, contacts
Retirement
- •401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- •Flexible Spending Account (FSA) — pre-tax health & dependent care
Life & Disability Coverage
- •Life Insurance — employer-paid base coverage
- •Short-Term Disability (STD)
- •Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Supplemental Coverage
- •Accident Coverage
- •Critical Illness Insurance
- •Hospital Indemnity
Employee Well-Being
- •Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- •Confidential counseling and support services
- •Mental health, financial, legal, and family resources
- •Work-life support and referrals
Family-Friendly Workplace
- •Private lactation room available on-site
- •Paid pumping breaks for nursing mothers
- •Flexible support for employees balancing work and family responsibilities
Professional Development
- •Training and certification programs
- •Continued learning opportunities
- •Career growth pathways
Team Environment
- •Collaborative cross-functional teams
- •Direct exposure across disciplines
- •Hands-on mentorship
- •Ownership
Paid Time Off & Holidays
- •Paid Time Off (PTO)
- •Paid Company Holidays
* Benefits may vary by employment type.
A Day in the Role.
Discover what each role involves, from day-to-day work to the products and programs you'll help build.
“There's pride in building products that have to perform when it matters.”
- Set up production equipment and review work instructions.
- Build components using CNC machining, welding, or assembly processes.
- Partner with Quality during in-process and first-article inspections.
- Work with Engineering to resolve production challenges and improve processes.
- Maintain accurate production records and support lot traceability.
- Build products that support U.S. defense and aerospace programs.
Hiring Process
Apply
Submit your application through our careers portal.
Review
Our hiring team reviews qualifications and experience.
Interview
Qualified candidates may participate in phone, virtual, or in-person interviews.
Offer
Selected candidates receive an offer and onboarding information.
Onboarding
New employees receive training, introductions, and support as they begin their role.
200 people. One mission.
Manufacturing technicians, engineers, machinists, quality inspectors, and program leads building hardware that supports critical defense programs.
Production hardware for active defense programs.
From weapon mounting systems and countermeasure technologies to energetic devices and advanced manufacturing, you'll help develop and produce mission-critical hardware for active defense programs.
Weapon Mounting Systems
Tripods, T&E mechanisms, pintles, and crew-served weapon mounts, including the proven M205 and M192 programs.
Countermeasure Systems
Chaff, flare, infrared, and electromagnetic countermeasure components manufactured to program-specific requirements.
Energetic Devices
Pyrotechnics, initiators, propellants, and lead & booster charges manufactured through controlled formulation, pressing, and qualification processes.
Defense Manufacturing
High-mix, mission-critical manufacturing supporting U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force programs of record.
Advanced Materials
Titanium, hardened steels, aluminum alloys, and engineered composites for mission-critical defense applications.
Additive Manufacturing
Design for additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, and production of complex geometries.
Manufacturing & Engineering
Valor offers opportunities across manufacturing, quality, inspection, engineering, energetics, and production disciplines. Through hands-on experience and cross-functional collaboration, employees develop technical expertise, industry knowledge, and long-term career growth.
Machining Careers
CNC machinists, manual machinists, and machining engineers running precision lathes, mills, and multi-axis cells for defense components and cartridge hardware.
Welding Careers
Welders, welding technicians, and manufacturing personnel supporting the fabrication, assembly, and joining of precision components and defense hardware using approved production processes and quality standards.
Quality Assurance Jobs
QA inspectors, quality engineers, and AS9100-trained auditors owning first-article inspection, lot acceptance testing, FRACAS, and supplier quality.
Metrology Jobs
CMM programmers, optical comparator technicians, and metrology engineers building the measurement evidence file behind every released lot.
NDT Inspection Jobs
Non-destructive testing and quality professionals supporting inspection, verification, and compliance activities using approved methods and procedures to ensure product quality, traceability, and conformance.
Energetics Manufacturing Careers
Energetics operators, manufacturing technicians, and process engineers producing cartridges, initiators, pyrotechnic devices, and energetic assemblies under controlled-environment protocols.
Production Technician Jobs
Mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblers, finishers, and production technicians keeping the floor moving on lot-traveler discipline.
Engineering Careers
Manufacturing, design, test, quality, and program engineering professionals supporting product development, production, process improvement, and customer requirements across defense and aerospace programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous defense industry experience?
Requirements vary by position. Previous defense industry experience is not required for most roles. Relevant experience, technical skills, and willingness to learn are all considered.
Do you hire veterans?
Yes. Valor welcomes applications from veterans, transitioning service members, and military-connected candidates.
Are internships available?
Internship opportunities may be available seasonally, cyclically, or depending on business needs.
What types of positions does Valor hire for?
Career opportunities may include assembly, machining, welding, soldering, engineering, quality, testing, operations, procurement, administration, maintenance, and manufacturing program support.
Can I apply for more than one position?
Yes. You may apply for more than one position if you're interested in multiple opportunities and meet the qualifications for each role.
Apply to Valor
Join a team focused on engineering, manufacturing, testing, quality, and production excellence. Explore current opportunities and find your place at Valor.