Oklo Inc · 1 month ago
Radioactive Waste Handling Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expOklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. They are seeking a Radioactive Waste Handling Engineer to design and implement compliant shipping and storage solutions for nuclear materials, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence in nuclear waste management.
Clean EnergyEnergyManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Collaborate with internal teams, regulators, and external partners to design, implement, and oversee waste storage programs for the Oklo Fuel Recycling Team
Design, analyze, and implement waste storage systems and packaging that comply with NRC regulations and industry standards
Manage contracts with licensed disposal facilities, transporters, and shippers to ensure safe and compliant waste disposition
Performing engineering analyses of waste package performance (e.g., chemical, thermal, radiological, etc.) to support the development of the safety case for the Oklo Fuel Recycling Facility
Collaborating cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and licensing teams to integrate waste storage requirements into facility and program designs
Facilitating design of storage facilities and processes to ensure regulatory compliance with 10 CFR Part 72
Aiding the development of compliant waste storage programs for a wide range of waste classifications (i.e., Class A, B, C, GTCC, and HLW)
Coordinating with licensed shippers and disposal facilities to execute safe and efficient waste transport and storage
Developing documentation and procedures to support licensing, inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews
Supporting long-term waste strategy development, including disposal pathways, interim storage solutions, and innovations in packaging and handling
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering, environmental engineering, or related field
Experience conducting engineering analyses related to nuclear systems or waste management
Experienced in radioactive waste lifecycle management, especially compliant containerization, handling, and storage
Knowledgeable of 10 CFR Parts 61 and 72 requirements for the safe storage of radioactive waste
Experienced with hands-on nuclear facility operations, packaging design, or radioactive material handling
Experienced with commercial nuclear waste programs
Experienced with waste characterization
Operations and production-focused, with a strong sense of practicality
Passionate about clean energy
Passionate about safe and effective management of radioactive waste
An optimist at heart
Willing and able to learn quickly
Willing to think differently and do things in new ways
Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment
Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving while not leaning only on what has been done before
Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems
An excellent writer who can write in a modern active voice, so make your cover letter compelling and write it well!
Able to communicate technical content and results verbally
Preferred
Knowledge of and experience in applying 10 CFR Part 71 requirements
Familiarity with requirements related to the determination of waste incidental to reprocessing
Background in environmental compliance and permitting
Experience interfacing with the NRC, EPA, and other regulatory authorities
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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