# Mechanical Design Engineer - Core Mechanical Design at Oklo

- Company: Oklo
- What the company does: Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, affordable energy at scale, establishing a domestic supply chain for…. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: http://oklo.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Santa Clara, CA or Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $115K to $170K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-05
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/oklo/jobs/6135392004
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/oklo-mechanical-design-engineer-core-mechanical-design/

## About the role

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Core Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software (e.g., Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks), including part modeling, large assemblies, and detailed drawings
- Experience with CAD version control using PDM/PLM tools (e.g., Teamcenter, SolidWorks PDM, Windchill)
- Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, including DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFA (Design for Assembly), and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Ability to apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2018 (or other similar standard) to engineering drawings
- Working knowledge of material selection (particularly metals), manufacturing methods, and fabrication techniques

Tags: Mechanical Engineering