Engineering Program Manager — Nuclear Tech Delivery

Oklo Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Equity

Bonuses

Competitive pay

401(k)

Health insurance (employer contribute)

HSA

FSA

Flexible work hours

Wellness credits

Job summary

Oklo Inc. is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to lead the fuel recycling engineering team within the Recycling Division. You will translate complex technical objectives into coordinated, evidence-based programs that mature with clarity and discipline.

You will partner with the Team Lead and cross-functional engineers to define scope, milestones, risks, and verification methods, while maintaining an integrated plan and transparent communication to engineers, leaders, and executives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Engineering Program Management or similar roles.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering work in technically rigorous environments.
• Experience delivering engineered hardware in design, analysis, safety, prototyping, operations, maintenance or testing.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Define program scope, deliverables, milestones, and technical criteria aligned with Recycling Division objectives.
• Translate requirements into executable engineering and analysis plans.
• Drive deliverables, acceptance criteria, and verification methods.
• Build and maintain integrated work plans across program functions.
• Lead cadence, planning sessions, reviews, and action closure.
• Coordinate interfaces with other Recycling teams and partners.
• Maintain risks, interfaces, decisions, and open items.
• Prepare and facilitate program reviews with clear criteria and actions.
• Communicate program status to engineers, leaders, and executives.
• Continuously improve planning and execution.

Skills

Years of experience

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering program management

Communication skills

Tool proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Oklo Inc. is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to lead the fuel recycling engineering team within the Recycling Division. You will translate complex technical objectives into coordinated, evidence-based programs that mature with clarity and discipline.

You will partner with the Team Lead and cross-functional engineers to define scope, milestones, risks, and verification methods, while maintaining an integrated plan and transparent communication to engineers, leaders, and executives.