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Oklo

Regulatory Engineer

Santa Clara, CA or Remote (Remote)$82k–$195kmidAdded yesterday

About this role

Oklo seeks a Regulatory Engineer to bridge advanced fission reactor design and Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing requirements. The role combines deep regulatory expertise with hands-on engineering contributions to help commercialize innovative reactor technologies in a startup environment.

What you'll do

  • Prepare, review, and maintain licensing documentation such as Final Safety Analysis Reports
  • Conduct regulatory research on NRC requirements, precedent, and guidance
  • Develop and propose strategies for addressing regulatory challenges
  • Perform design engineering work and provide technical feedback to iterating design teams
  • Support internal and external regulatory interactions and licensing activities
  • Lead or resolve key strategic licensing issues

What they're looking for

  • NRC advanced reactor licensing knowledge
  • Nuclear engineering or related technical field expertise
  • Technical writing and documentation
  • Regulatory research and analysis
  • Design engineering feedback and review
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Problem-solving and creative thinking
  • Fast-paced, iterative environment adaptability

Benefits

  • Work on clean energy and advanced fission technology
  • Dynamic startup environment with minimal hierarchy
  • Opportunities for creative problem-solving
  • Remote or Santa Clara office flexibility
  • Collaborative team culture focused on shared goals
  • Growth opportunities in emerging nuclear technology sector
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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.

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Likely interview questions

  • Tell us about your experience with NRC regulatory requirements and advanced reactor licensing frameworks.
  • Describe a time you had to balance competing technical and regulatory considerations in a design project.
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