Oklo
Core Mechanical Design - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Santa Clara, CA or Remote · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 67 days ago
PythonSupply ChainSolidWorksCATIASiemens NXANSYSGD&TSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignCommunicationCollaborationTolerance Analysis
About the role
- If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won't enjoy working with us!
- There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.
Responsibilities
- 5-10 years of industry experience in mechanical or structural design within sectors such as aerospace, automotive, energy, or industrial equipment
- Competent in 3D modeling software and has a solid understanding of mechanical design principals
- We bring diverse perspectives, listen actively, and build trust through transparency and respect.
- Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.
- About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software (e.g., Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks), including part modeling, large assemblies, and detailed drawings
- Experience with CAD version control using PDM/PLM tools (e.g., Teamcenter, SolidWorks PDM, Windchill)
- Ability to apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2018 (or other similar standard) to engineering drawings
- Working knowledge of material selection (particularly metals), manufacturing methods, and fabrication techniques
- You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team.
- For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.
- Motivated: You are self-motivated.
Nice to have
- Background in designing components for high-integrity or safety-critical systems (e.g., nuclear, aerospace, defense, or heavy industry)
- Knowledge of manufacturing and inspection processes
- Experience with precision machine design and tolerancing
- Understanding of thermal-mechanical analysis principles, with experience designing for high-temperature environments
- Basic knowledge of nuclear fission and radiation effects on materials and components
- Exposure to simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS) and scripting languages (e.g., Python) is a plus
- ASME GD&T Professional certification (Senior or Technologist Level) is a plus
- Proficiency with Siemens NX CAD software is a plus
Skills
- Create and develop design documentation to define requirements
Compensation
- Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.
- $115,000 - $170,000
Benefits
- It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.
Company info
- This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality.
- Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward.
- We are team players who act for the good of the company and for the world.
- We are focused on our mission, not personal recognition.
- We take pride in what we do and how we do it.
- We are proactive in finding solutions and see tasks through to completion.
- We are committed to delivering on our promises to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
- We chart new ground where no path exists by approaching challenges with curiosity, courage, and creativity while navigating ambiguity.
- Candidates should be aware that employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, and employees may be subject to drug testing at any time in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
- Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer
- Oklo is aware of recent recruitment fraud attempts targeting job seekers.
- Please be cautious of anyone claiming to represent Oklo who does not contact you from an official Oklo email address.
- All legitimate communications from our recruiting team- including application updates, interview requests, and job offers - will come exclusively from an @oklo.com email.
- Oklo will never ask for sensitive personal information, payments, or account credentials during the hiring process.
- If you receive suspicious outreach or have concerns about the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Oklo, please contact us through the official channels listed on our website.
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