# Mechanical Engineer - Fuel Recycling 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: $120K to $170K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-03
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/oklo/jobs/6123402004
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/oklo-mechanical-engineer-fuel-recycling/

## About the role

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Fuel Recycling Team. As a Mechanical Engineer supporting our nuclear waste treatment systems, you will develop waste processing equipment from concept through deployment. Rather than performing detailed equipment design yourself, you will define process and mechanical requirements, work closely with equipment vendors, and ensure systems are practical, maintainable, and ready for operation in a nuclear environment.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience
- Experience developing, specifying, integrating, or implementing industrial process equipment
- Experience working with equipment vendors, technical specifications, procurement packages, or design reviews
- Experience with 3D CAD tools, 2D fabrication drawings, equipment specifications, and controlled design documentation
- Familiarity with P&IDs, mechanical equipment layouts, process equipment interfaces, material handling concepts, and vendor design packages

Tags: Mechanical Engineering