Oklo
Thermal Hydraulic Test Engineer
Idaho Falls, ID · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$90k-$155kDetected 77 days ago
Project ManagementSupply ChainProcurementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Onsite position in Idaho Falls, travel up to 10%.
- Who you are: A startup person: You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process.
Responsibilities
- In this role, you will develop, execute, and manage test projects-specializing in thermal hydraulics-to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
- You'll join a dynamic team where precision meets innovation, shaping testing methodologies that drive towards cheap, abundant, clean energy.
- Manage test procurement processes-coordinate with suppliers and oversee tool, equipment, and material sourcing-to ensure project requirements are met.
- Oversee testing projects from initiation to completion, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to maintain project timelines, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- 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 degree in a technical field, such as nuclear, mechanical, or aerospace engineering.
- At least 4 years of hands-on test engineering experience, preferably in a highly regulated industry environment.
- Ability to lift, move, and position objects up to 30 lbs in all direction
- A driver's license and ability to operate motor vehicles and machinery
- 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.
- For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in engineering
- Proven expertise in thermal hydraulic testing, with a strong foundation in designing and executing test plans.
- Proficiency in instrumentation, data acquisition, and control methods
- Familiarity with NQA-1 test control requirements
- Experience managing end-to-end test projects, including overseeing test procurement, coordinating cross-functional teams, and meeting stringent regulatory requirements.
Compensation
- 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.
- $90,000 - $155,000
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.
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