Oklo

Controls Engineer, Fuel Fabrication

Idaho Falls, ID or Remote

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$150kDetected 8 days ago

PythonSQLPostgreSQLSupply ChainProcurementSystems EngineeringPLCElectrical EngineeringControlsCommunicationCollaborationSCADA

About the role

This is a highly cross-functional role where technical excellence and a collaborative mindset are equally valued.
You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team.
If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won't enjoy working with us!

Select, calibrate, and maintain field devices (temperature, pressure, flow, and level transmitters).
Collaborate with equipment vendors and Oklo process engineers to integrate machine-level data (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) into the facility-wide SCADA system.
Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for software and control interfaces, ensuring data packets are accurately captured during equipment cycling.
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.

Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Ability to write scripts in Python, VBA, or similar for data manipulation
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and other manufacturing facility documentation

Experience integrating custom manufacturing equipment into facility SCADA systems
Experience in the nuclear industry, including working under NQA-1 or similar quality standards
Proficient in programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
Capable of selecting, calibrating, and maintaining manufacturing instrumentation, such as temperature, pressure, and flow transmitters.
Proficient in SQL (PostgreSQL, MS SQL, or similar) and experience with SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition, Wonderware, or Aveva)
Familiar with highly regulated manufacturing environments and quality standards (e.g., NQA-1 or similar ISO quality standards)
An experienced team player who can work effectively across both internal resources and external suppliers
Passionate about clean energy

Salary: $100,000-$150,000
Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, bonuses, competitive pay, 401(k), health insurance (with employer contribution), HSA, FSA, flexible work hours, wellness credits, and other benefits.

It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.

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.

This listing is sourced directly from Oklo's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.