The opportunity
Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our fuel recycling engineering team.
What you'll do
Develop and own the mechanical design of process and system components within: Oklo’s nuclear fuel recycling facilities.
Design and validate high-temperature (>500 °C) and corrosion-resistant: electrochemical process equipment, suitable for operation in high-radiation environments.
Incorporate design-for-automation principles to enable remote handling,: inspection, and maintenance of systems and components.
Collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams to define design: and functional requirements, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards
Lead and participate in formal design reviews, providing and integrating multidisciplinary technical feedback.
Generate and maintain 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and bills of materials in controlled PDM/PLM environments.
What they're looking for
- Prepare clear and traceable engineering documentation, including design: rationales, functional requirements, and regulatory submissions.
- Collaborate directly with fabrication partners and vendors to refine designs: for manufacturability, cost effectiveness, and scalability.
- Support equipment prototyping, testing, and commissioning at Oklo’s recycling: development and deployment sites.
- Passionate about clean energy and closing the nuclear fuel cycle.
