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Radiological Waste Engineering Lead - Early Deployments

Oklo · Idaho Falls, ID or Remote · Remote

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About Oklo

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 Radiological Waste Engineering Lead to join our engineering team.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
  • 10+ years of experience in radioactive waste engineering, fuel cycle engineering, nuclear facility operations, or radioactive waste management
  • Strong understanding of radioactive waste classification and characterization
  • Experience with radioactive waste treatment and disposal pathways
  • Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field
  • Experience supporting NRC licensing or DOE approvals
More about this role

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Radiological Waste Engineering Lead to join our engineering team.

Oklo is developing advanced fission power plants and fuel cycle facilities to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. Additionally, Oklo is developing isotope production facilities primarily for medical uses. As our portfolio expands across power generation, fuel recycling, isotope production, and future fuel cycle capabilities, we are seeking an experienced engineer to lead the strategy and technical execution of radioactive waste management across the organization.

The Radiological Waste Engineering Lead owns the development of waste management strategies from concept through operations. This role establishes waste processing approaches, disposal pathways, transportation strategies, waste minimization initiatives, and regulatory interfaces for both reactor and fuel cycle facilities.

You will work closely with process engineering, licensing, operations, safeguards, environmental compliance, construction, and business development teams to ensure radioactive waste considerations are incorporated early into facility and process design rather...

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