Remote Nuclear Operations Engineer - Startup & Readiness

OKLO; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Equity

Bonuses

401(k)

Health insurance

HSA / FSA

Job summary

Oklo is seeking a Nuclear Operations Engineer to join the Operations Engineering team. The role focuses on translating designs and safety requirements into practical operating procedures for safe commissioning and startup of Oklo facilities.

The position is primarily remote, with travel and temporary onsite assignments as needed to support commissioning campaigns, operational projects, and design reviews. Candidates should have strong technical writing and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel for commissioning, startup, and project activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain operational programs, processes, standards, and documentation.
• Translate program requirements into clear, executable procedures.
• Provide input for normal, abnormal, emergency, surveillance, and alarm-response operating procedures.
• Work with SMEs to develop, review, verify, and validate operating procedures.
• Support system turnover, testing, commissioning, startup, and readiness activities.
• Provide onsite technical and operational support during major project activities.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelors in nuclear engineering or related technical field

Job description

Oklo is seeking a Nuclear Operations Engineer to join the Operations Engineering team. The role focuses on translating designs and safety requirements into practical operating procedures for safe commissioning and startup of Oklo facilities.

The position is primarily remote, with travel and temporary onsite assignments as needed to support commissioning campaigns, operational projects, and design reviews. Candidates should have strong technical writing and cross‑functional collaboration skills.