Radiological Waste Engineering Lead - Early DeploymentsActive$140K–$180K

The opportunity

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Radiological Waste Engineering Lead to join our engineering team.

What you'll do

  • Technical Leadership Develop enterprise-wide radioactive waste management: strategies for advanced reactors, fuel recycling facilities, isotope production facilities, and supporting infrastructure.

  • Lead the development of radioactive waste system designs from conceptual engineering through detailed design.

  • Define waste characterization methodologies and acceptance criteria for disposal facilities.

  • Develop waste treatment, packaging, storage, transportation, and disposal strategies.

  • Evaluate waste minimization opportunities throughout facility design.

  • Support optimization of process flows to reduce waste generation.

What they're looking for

  • Lead technical reviews of waste system designs developed by internal teams and engineering contractors.
  • Develop long-term strategies for waste disposition that support commercial deployment.
  • Licensing & Regulatory Develop licensing strategies supporting NRC radioactive waste requirements.
  • Prepare technical sections supporting NRC license applications and environmental reports.