Oklo
Mechanical Design Engineer - Fuel Recycling
About this role
Oklo is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for its fuel recycling team in Santa Clara, CA. The role involves designing and prototyping equipment for nuclear fuel recycling, focusing on systems that can withstand high-temperature and high-radiation environments.
What you'll do
- Develop mechanical designs for process components
- Design and validate electrochemical process equipment
- Incorporate design-for-automation principles
- Collaborate on design requirements and compliance
- Lead design reviews and integrate feedback
- Generate 3D CAD models and engineering documentation
What they're looking for
- Proficient in 3D mechanical design software
- Understanding of high-temperature and radiation-tolerant systems
- Experience with automated systems in industrial settings
- Capable of tackling complex design challenges
- Strong collaboration skills in multidisciplinary teams
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of manufacturability and maintainability principles
Opens the application — the Jobs AI extension fills it for you. Set up autofill
Opens the official application on the employer’s site. No login required.
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
- Describe your experience designing mechanical systems for high-temperature (>500°C) or high-radiation environments. What materials and design approaches did you use to ensure reliability?
- Walk us through your experience with 3D CAD tools like Siemens NX, Solidworks, or Creo. How have you used CAD to support design reviews, manufacturability analysis, or regulatory documentation?