Oklo
Materials Test Engineer
About this role
Oklo seeks a Materials Test Engineer to design and execute materials-testing programs supporting advanced nuclear technology development. You'll manage the complete test lifecycle—from planning and specimen preparation through laboratory execution, data analysis, and technical reporting—while helping establish laboratory capabilities.
What you'll do
- Develop test plans, procedures, and work instructions that translate engineering requirements into executable materials-characterization activities
- Execute tests including setup, equipment checkout, specimen installation, monitoring, and post-test activities
- Validate and analyze test data, identify anomalies, assess measurement uncertainty, and evaluate material properties
- Prepare technical reports, failure analyses, and engineering documentation with clear methodology and conclusions
- Support procurement of laboratory equipment, reference materials, instrumentation, and testing services
- Establish and improve laboratory capabilities, calibration practices, and safe operating procedures
What they're looking for
- Materials science and metallurgical analysis
- Test data interpretation and statistical analysis
- Technical writing and clear communication
- Laboratory equipment operation and maintenance
- Specimen preparation and inspection
- ASME NQA-1 quality standards (bonus)
- Molten alkali-metal systems experience (bonus)
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting in R&D environments
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Oklo
Oklo develops advanced fission reactor technologies aimed at commercializing clean energy solutions. The company is hiring regulatory engineers, thermal hydraulic test engineers, technical product engineers, systems engineers, and software lifecycle specialists to support reactor design, licensing, testing, and engineering operations.
View all jobs at OkloLikely interview questions
- Walk us through a materials testing program you've designed from conception to final report—what were the key decisions?
- How do you approach validating test data when you suspect anomalies or measurement errors?