Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Nuclear Fuel Recycling

Oklo Inc; Santa Clara (CA); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Oklo Inc is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, prototype, and refine production-scale electrochemical process equipment for nuclear fuel recycling in high-temperature and high-radiation environments.

The role emphasizes design-for-automation, cross-functional collaboration, and thorough documentation. You will lead design reviews and coordinate with fabrication partners to ensure manufacturability and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience demonstrating success taking mechanical systems from concept through detailed design, fabrication, and deployment.
• Experience with custom mechanical design for equipment used in high-temperature or heavy industrial applications (e.g. nuclear, petrochemical, or mining industries).
• Expert-level proficiency with CAD software (e.g.

Responsabilités

• Develop and own the mechanical design of process and system components within Oklo’s nuclear fuel recycling facilities.
• Design and validate high-temperature (>500 °C) and corrosion-resistant electrochemical process equipment, suitable for operation in high-radiation environments.
• Incorporate design-for-automation principles to enable remote handling, inspection, and maintenance of systems and components.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams to define design and functional requirements, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Lead and participate in formal design reviews, providing and integrating multidisciplinary technical feedback.
• Generate and maintain 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and bills of materials in controlled PDM/PLM environments.
• Prepare clear and traceable engineering documentation, including design rationales, functional requirements, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate directly with fabrication partners and vendors to refine designs for manufacturability, cost effectiveness, and scalability.
• Support equipment prototyping, testing, and commissioning at Oklo’s recycling development and deployment sites.

Description du poste

Oklo Inc is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, prototype, and refine production-scale electrochemical process equipment for nuclear fuel recycling in high-temperature and high-radiation environments.

The role emphasizes design-for-automation, cross-functional collaboration, and thorough documentation. You will lead design reviews and coordinate with fabrication partners to ensure manufacturability and scalability.