Nuclear Test Process Equipment Engineer

Oklo Inc; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Equity

Bonuses

Flexible time off

Job summary

Oklo Inc. is seeking a Test Process Equipment Engineer in Idaho Falls to support design, fabrication, commissioning, operation, and modification of test platforms for advanced nuclear technology development.

You will manage the full lifecycle of process equipment with travel up to 10%. The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, hands-on capability, and the ability to perform calculations, review fabrication, troubleshoot systems, and make sound technical decisions in a fast-paced testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, nuclear engineering or related field.
• Experience designing, specifying, procuring, commissioning, or troubleshooting process and mechanical equipment.
• Experience preparing or reviewing piping and instrumentation diagrams, process-flow diagrams, equipment data sheets, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and vendor drawings.
• Ability to lift, move, and position equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Specification and Selection: size, select, and specify pumps, valves, heat exchangers, tanks, and other process equipment.
• Engineering Analysis: perform calculations involving fluid flow, pressure drop, heat transfer, and piping loads.
• Drawing and Document Development: create piping and instrumentation diagrams, data sheets, and fabrication drawings.
• Test Operations: support readiness reviews, startup, operation, monitoring, and post-test activities.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Piping

Fluid flow

Heat transfer

Equipment sizing

Troubleshooting

QA experience

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or nuclear engineering

Job description

Oklo Inc. is seeking a Test Process Equipment Engineer in Idaho Falls to support design, fabrication, commissioning, operation, and modification of test platforms for advanced nuclear technology development.

You will manage the full lifecycle of process equipment with travel up to 10%. The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, hands-on capability, and the ability to perform calculations, review fabrication, troubleshoot systems, and make sound technical decisions in a fast-paced testing