Oklo
Mechanical Analyst Engineer
Santa Clara, CA or Remote
Sponsorship not specified$90k-$150kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- This role is ideal for a mechanical engineer who thrives on solving complex problems through first-principles thinking, rapid iteration hand calculations, and finite element analysis (FEA) when the project requires.
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong foundation in fundamental mechanics and strength of materials, with additional expertise in areas such as dynamics, creep, fatigue, and heat transfer.
Responsibilities
- Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.
- We bring diverse perspectives, listen actively, and build trust through transparency and respect.
- 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 a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, aerospace, materials)
- 4+ years of industry experience performing mechanical or structural analysis within sectors such as energy, aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial machinery, or advanced manufacturing
- Proven experience in structural analysis using FEA tools (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus, COMSOL)
- Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical documentation and reports
- Familiarity with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
- Familiarity with configuration management and version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN, etc.)
- You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team.
- Motivated: You are self-motivated.
Skills
- Evaluate structural performance for stress, creep, fatigue, vibration, temperature limits, and other failure modes
- Support the creation and refinement of product requirements
- Passionate about advancing clean energy technologies, with a strong belief in the potential of next-generation fission
- Eager to contribute to a high-performing engineering team, open to feedback, and committed to continuous technical growth
- Quick to learn and unafraid to question assumptions-ready to explore unconventional approaches to complex challenges
- Comfortable navigating the pace, ambiguity, and evolution of an innovative startup environment
- Brings a thoughtful, systems-level perspective to mechanical problems-balancing creativity, rigor, and first-principles thinking
- Communicates technical analyses clearly and concisely, with strong writing skills and a modern, active voice
Compensation
- Salary: $90,000-$150,000
- Salary may fall outside of the range provided and will be dependent on applicant experience.
- Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.
Company info
- Thanks for your interest in Oklo!
- We are searching for a passionate, highly analytical, and detail-oriented Mechanical Analyst Engineer to join our engineering team.
- Oklo genuinely is a team.
- We aren't about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren't about pushing blame to others.
- We do incredible things because we work as a team.
- An excellent communicator:
- We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator.
- Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement.
- The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.
- Detail-oriented:
- 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.
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