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Oklo Inc · 4 months ago

Mechanical Analyst Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $150K/yr

4+ years exp

Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. They are seeking a Mechanical Analyst Engineer to analyze mechanical components as part of the power plant design, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the development of in-house analysis methodologies.

Clean EnergyEnergyManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Perform rigorous mechanical analyses across all levels of fidelity, from hand calculations and textbook formulas to highly detailed Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Evaluate structural performance for stress, creep, fatigue, vibration, temperature limits, and other failure modes

Interpret and apply relevant engineering standards and codes (e.g., ASME, ASCE, AISC) to establish appropriate design limits and acceptance criteria

Develop clear, concise, and technically sound documentation of engineering methodologies, analysis results, and design justifications

Summarize mechanical analysis results in written documents and presentation slides, translating complex data into concise summaries of key findings (e.g., peak stresses, safety margins) and actionable design revision recommendations, and present those results to management and various stakeholders

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality, and test engineering to drive design decisions and ensure robust product development

Support the creation and refinement of product requirements

Plan and execute validation and verification activities, including designing and overseeing physical test programs to validate engineering assumptions and design requirements

Qualification

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)Structural AnalysisMechanical EngineeringProgramming (Python)Engineering Standards (ASME)Technical DocumentationCollaborationCommunication SkillsDetail-orientedCreative Problem Solving

Required

Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, aerospace, materials)

4+ years of industry experience performing mechanical or structural analysis within sectors such as energy, aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial machinery, or advanced manufacturing

Proven experience in structural analysis using FEA tools (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus, COMSOL)

Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical documentation and reports

Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary engineering environment

Preferred

Master's or PhD in engineering

Strong programming skills for automating analysis workflows—preferably Python, with good software development practices

Familiarity with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

Experience developing and managing product requirements and associated test and verification plans

Familiarity with configuration management and version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN, etc.)

Benefits

Flexible time off

Equity

Competitive pay

401k

Health insurance

FSA

Flexible work hours

Other benefits

Company

Oklo Inc

Oklo's mission is to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy through the deployment of next-generation fast fission technology and recycling nuclear waste.

Founded in 2013

Santa Clara, California, USA

51-200 employees