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.
About the role
Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Process Engineer to join our Isotopes team. For the Isotopes team, this role will support process systems related to isotope production, recovery, separation, purification, and handling, with an emphasis on developing safe, reliable, and scalable production processes.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, nuclear, radiological, materials, aerospace, petroleum, or a related engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience designing, analyzing, or modifying fluid, thermal, or process systems and equipment in nuclear, radiopharmaceutical, isotope production, or related industries
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, systems design and integration, equipment interfaces, and process system operation
- Ability to apply process engineering fundamentals to systems involving radioactive materials, chemical separations, gas/liquid handling, thermal management, contamination control, and product quality requirements
- Passionate about clean energy, making advanced fission a reality, and building a reliable domestic supply chain for critical isotopes
- Able to balance safety, product quality, throughput, reliability, cost, and schedule in engineering decisions
More about this role
Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Process Engineer to join our Isotopes team.
Process Engineers at Oklo are responsible for the design, engineering analyses, systems engineering, specifications development, and operations of the fluids and power process systems used in Oklo’s power plants and isotope production programs.
For the Isotopes team, this role will support process systems related to isotope production, recovery, separation, purification, and handling, with an emphasis on developing safe, reliable, and scalable production processes.
- Design fluid and process systems including: piping, valves, compressors, pumps, and heat exchangers for isotope production, recovery, purification, and supporting process systems
- Define process equipment architecture, specifications, operational modes, and performance criteria
- Design, assemble, and operate prototypes to use for iterative design refinement, including bench-scale or pilot-scale process demonstrations
- Generate documentation guiding the system layout, fabrication, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of process equipment with consideration for contamination control, radiological...
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