Careers at Valor
Bring your skills to a team supporting defense and aerospace programs in Grand Junction, Colorado. Explore current openings, learn about life at Valor and find a role that fits you.
People with different skills, working toward a shared purpose.
One team based in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Why work at Valor?
Work with Purpose
Whatever your role, your work helps deliver products used in defense and aerospace. Be part of a team where care, quality and reliability have a clear purpose.
People You Can Learn From
Work alongside people with different skills and experience. Share knowledge, solve problems together and see how your role contributes to the wider team.
Build Your Skills
Build your skills through hands-on mentoring, training and continued learning. Working across teams gives you opportunities to learn how other parts of the business work.
Benefits That Support You
Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off and holidays. Benefits vary by employment type.
Have a Voice
Your experience and ideas matter. We encourage employees to ask questions, suggest improvements and take responsibility for work they can be proud of.
What are the work schedules?
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.
What benefits does Valor offer?
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
- •Role-related skills development
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.
What jobs are available?
What is it like to work at Valor?
Explore examples of day-to-day work across several teams. Responsibilities vary by role; each job posting explains the position in more detail.
“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.
How does hiring work?
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.
Every role has a part to play, from making and testing products to keeping people, projects and daily operations running.
What does Valor make?
Valor makes weapon mounts, countermeasure cartridges and other energetic devices. Employees across the business support this work through production, engineering, quality and day-to-day operations.
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.
What types of jobs does Valor offer?
Our team includes manufacturing, engineering, quality, operations, procurement, administration and maintenance. The areas below are examples; see current openings for available positions.
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
Quality inspectors, quality engineers, and auditors supporting first article inspection, lot acceptance, and supplier quality.
Metrology Jobs
CMM programmers, optical comparator technicians, and metrology engineers measuring parts and documenting inspection results.
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 building products and maintaining records for each production lot.
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
What jobs are available at Valor?
Browse the openings listed on this page for available positions. You can also visit our Paylocity careers portal for the latest listings and application details.
How do I apply for a job at Valor?
Choose an open position, review the role and follow the link to apply through our careers portal. You can apply for more than one position if you meet the qualifications for each.
What experience do I need?
Requirements depend on the position. Previous defense industry experience is not required for most roles. Check the job posting for the skills and qualifications needed; relevant experience and a willingness to learn are also considered.
Do you hire veterans?
Yes. Valor welcomes applications from veterans, transitioning service members and military-connected candidates.
Are internships available?
Internships may be available depending on the time of year and business needs. Check current openings for available opportunities.
Apply to Valor
Browse current job openings and apply for a role that matches your experience.