Quality Assurance Specialist

Oklo; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklo is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to support its Quality Assurance program. This role involves maintaining quality systems for both internal programs and external suppliers, with opportunities for growth and involvement in QA initiatives, ideal for an organized, motivated candidate passionate about advanced nuclear energy and clean technology.

Benefits

Flexible time off

Competitive pay

401k

Health insurance

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in QA roles in regulated industries.
• Familiarity with quality system standards such as ISO 9001, ASME NQA-1.
• Basic understanding of QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating external vendor quality audits.
• Support supplier performance monitoring through data collection.
• Help track and resolve nonconformances.

Skills

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical, scientific, or quality-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

QA tracking/documentation tools

Job description

The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist plays a critical support role within Oklo's Quality Assurance program. This position assists in the implementation and maintenance of quality systems for both internal programs and external supplier oversight, in alignment with ASME NQA-1 standards and regulatory expectations. While prior experience in nuclear QA is not required, familiarity with quality programs in regulated industries is expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and documentation of external vendor and internal quality audits.
• Support monitoring of supplier performance through data collection, follow-up actions, and report preparation.
• Help maintain and update audit schedules, plans, checklists, and other QA records.
• Review procurement documentation for alignment with QA requirements.
• Assist with tracking and resolving nonconformances, including follow-up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project teams to ensure quality requirements are implemented in accordance with regulatory requirements as procedures are developed and revised.
• Support quality training initiatives and help develop QA-related materials for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within both external and internal QA domains.
• Participate in the management of the company’s Corrective Action Program
• Help prepare metrics, reports, and presentations related to quality system performance and improvement initiatives.

Desired Competencies

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong documentation skills.
• Comfortable working across multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and team interaction.
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to grow within a high-impact QA role.
• Enthusiastic about advanced nuclear energy and clean technology.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, scientific, or quality-related field; or equivalent experience (minimum 3 years in QA roles in regulated industries).
• Familiarity with quality system standards such as ISO 9001, ASME NQA-1, or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of QA processes such as document control, audits, and nonconformance management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard QA tracking/documentation tools.

Preferred (Bonus) Qualifications

• Exposure to nuclear quality programs or regulated environments such as aerospace, defense, or automotive.
• Experience supporting or participating in supplier audits or internal quality reviews.
• Familiarity with Commercial Grade Dedication, procurement quality, or configuration management.
• Experience with enterprise QMS or audit tools.
• Coursework or training in quality management or auditing (e.g., auditor certification).

Who you are:

A startup person : You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. 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! There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.

Motivated: You are self-motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance! It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.

A team-player: Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren’t about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren’t about pushing blame to others. We do incredible things because we work as a team.

An excellent communicator: We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator.

Creative: Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement. The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.

Detail-oriented: 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.

Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.

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. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.

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