Oklo Inc · 4 months ago
Advanced NX CAD/CAE Specialist
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $155K/yr
6+ years expOklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. They are seeking an Advanced NX CAD/CAE Specialist to serve as a technical toolsmith and support resource for engineering teams, optimizing workflows and ensuring data integrity across CAD and PLM processes.
Clean EnergyEnergyManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
System Administration: Install, configure, and maintain Siemens NX CAD within Teamcenter PLM on secure AWS GovCloud with VDI access. Manage upgrades, patches, licensing, and backend stability
User Support & Training: Serve as the go-to NX expert, providing technical assistance, troubleshooting, and leading training sessions on advanced CAD practices and best practices
Customization & Process Optimization: Develop NX workflows, automation scripts, templates, and modeling standards to improve efficiency, productivity, and data quality; maintain clear documentation of processes and configurations
Data & Configuration Management: Ensure CAD/PLM data integrity, security, and backups; oversee BOMs, product configurations, and engineering change workflows for full traceability
Advanced NX Expertise: Apply WAVE geometry linker, interpart linking, Part Families, and PMI to streamline design work, enforce standards, and support team collaboration
Large Assembly Management: Create and maintain complex assemblies that are stable, efficient, and accurate
Technical Drawings & Standards: Produce high-quality 2D drawings using ASME Y14.5 GD&T; integrate PMI into 3D models to deliver complete technical data packages for manufacturing and inspection. Provide feedback to engineers where designs must be adapted for manufacturability and assembly
CAE Integration: Prepare NX models for thermal, structural, and multiphysics analyses by simplifying geometry, ensuring mesh-ready designs, and enabling smooth CAE handoff
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with IT, QA, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to align CAD/CAE strategies with business objectives and design-for-manufacturability principles
Problem Solving & Mentorship: Diagnose performance issues and modeling challenges; mentor engineers and share best practices across the organization
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience as a CAD/PLM administrator with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
Expert-level proficiency in Siemens NX (3D modeling, drawings, and large assembly management)
Demonstrated expertise in ASME Y14.5 GD&T and Product Manufacturing Information (PMI)
Hands-on experience managing complex engineering data and workflows in Teamcenter PLM (BOMs, ECNs, release processes)
Familiarity with integration of CAD/PLM into ERP/MES systems
Experience with CAD data migration and system transition planning
Strong problem-solving ability and ability to troubleshoot CAD performance issues
Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, VDI environments, and cloud-based CAD/PLM deployment
Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering, manufacturing, IT, and QA teams
Preferred
Certifications in AWS and/or Siemens NX/Teamcenter Administration are a plus
Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines or similar continuous integration tools
Familiarity with FEA and simulation workflows (e.g., NASTRAN, NX Advanced Simulation)
Programming and automation experience with scripting languages (Python, NX Open API)
Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
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.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$440.6M2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $440.6M
2024-05-09IPO
2021-11-15Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jacob DeWitte
CEO and Co-Founder
Craig Bealmear
Chief Financial Officer
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