Mechanical Design Engineer – Fuel Manufacturing

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🥔 Idaho – Remote

🥔 Idaho – Remote

💵 $100k - $150k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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Oklo Inc

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2013

🏭 Manufacturing

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

💰 Venture Round on 2021-11

Manufacturing • Consulting • Defense

Oklo Inc. is an energy technology company focused on designing and deploying advanced fission power plants. Their innovative approach utilizes nuclear fission reactions, similar to those in existing nuclear power plants, but optimized to enhance safety and efficiency. Oklo's technology can use nuclear waste as fuel, offering a clean, reliable, and affordable energy solution. The company's mission is to leverage nuclear fission to provide sustainable energy while addressing energy waste issues.

📋 Description

• Developing design solutions that bring advanced reactor technology to life • Designing manufacturing equipment components and mechanical systems for fuel manufacturing facilities • Working on concept generation, CAD modeling, analysis coordination, documentation, and fabrication readiness • Collaborating cross-functionally with other engineering teams to define design and functional requirements • Using CAD tools to translate functional requirements into robust designs • Conducting and participating in design reviews, providing and receiving technical feedback • Evaluating mechanical designs to identify deficiencies and proposing/proposing solutions • Generating and maintaining detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and bills of materials • Coordinating closely with analysis teams for design validation • Performing manufacturability reviews, tolerance studies, and DFM/DFA assessments • Creating and maintaining clear engineering documentation

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline • 5-10 years of experience, with 4+ years of industry experience in mechanical or structural design within sectors such as aerospace, automotive, energy, or industrial equipment • Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks), including part modeling, large assemblies, and detailed drawings • Experience with CAD version control using PDM/PLM tools (e.g., SolidWorks PDM, Teamcenter, Windchill) • Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, including DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFA (Design for Assembly), and tolerance stack-up analysis • Ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings that apply GD&T in line with ASME Y14.5 or similar standards • Working knowledge of material selection (particularly metals), manufacturing methods, and fabrication techniques • Demonstrated ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams, integrating feedback from analysis, manufacturing, and systems engineering • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present engineering work • Comfortable working with external manufacturers and engineering consultants for fabrication and analysis support.

🏖️ Benefits

• flexible time off • equity • competitive pay • 401k • health insurance • FSA • flexible work hours