Oklo

Hot Cell Design Engineer

Santa Clara, CA or Remote · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$180kDetected 30 days ago

Project ManagementSupply ChainProcurementSolidWorksSystems EngineeringRoboticsMechanical DesignCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

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.

Work with radiation modeling and safety analysis specialists to develop shielding requirements and establish design constraints
Collaborate with structural, HVAC, instrumentation, and process engineers to ensure seamless integration across all hot cell systems
Contribute to design reviews, procurement specifications, and installation and commissioning plans
Support prototyping, testing, and commissioning of hot cell subsystems
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the design and development of one of the most advanced radiological hot cell systems ever.
As a Hot Cell Design Engineer at Oklo, you will help shape a highly specialized, remotely-operable hot cell environment that enables the safe, efficient processing of used nuclear fuel (UNF).
We bring diverse perspectives, listen actively, and build trust through transparency and respect.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience in radiological facility design, glovebox or hot cell engineering, or radiological material handling
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.
Knowledge of NRC and/or DOE regulatory requirements and nuclear standards for nuclear facilities
Motivated: You are self-motivated.

Experience with hot cells used in nuclear fuel cycle facilities, isotope production, or defense applications
Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Inventor) and engineering drawing standards
Prior hands-on experience with mockups, prototyping, or commissioning of radiological systems
Experience with vendor coordination, A&E firms, and project management

Salary: $80,000-$180,000
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.
We are looking to fill this position immediately!
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.

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

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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.
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We are searching for a radiological Hot Cell Design Engineer to join our dynamic fuel recycling engineering group, which is designing and deploying a modern nuclear fuel recycling facility.

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