Oklo Inc · 1 month ago
Mechatronics Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expOklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. They are seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to design automated systems and robotic material-handling equipment for remote-operated processes in radiological hot cells, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Clean EnergyEnergyManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Designing robotic and electromechanical systems for remote handling of materials in high-temperature, high corrosion, and high-radiation environments
Defining architecture, specifications, control logic, and performance criteria for automated material-handling and process systems
Integrating automation hardware, sensors, and control systems for reliable unmanned operations
Serving as technical lead for automation and handling systems across their lifecycle
Developing documentation to guide fabrication, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of automated equipment
Generating technical documentation for regulatory filings and internal knowledge capture
Building, testing, and iterating on prototypes for automation and handling subsystems
Writing clear, concise reports and communicating results across disciplines
Qualification
Required
Engineering education in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, robotics, electrical engineering, or related discipline
5 to 10 years' experience with automation or robotic system design
Expert proficiency with CAD software
Broad familiarity with engineering principles and strong systems integration intuition
Designing robotic and electromechanical systems for remote handling of materials in high-temperature, high corrosion, and high-radiation environments
Defining architecture, specifications, control logic, and performance criteria for automated material-handling and process systems
Integrating automation hardware, sensors, and control systems for reliable unmanned operations
Serving as technical lead for automation and handling systems across their lifecycle
Developing documentation to guide fabrication, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of automated equipment
Generating technical documentation for regulatory filings and internal knowledge capture
Building, testing, and iterating on prototypes for automation and handling subsystems
Writing clear, concise reports and communicating results across disciplines
Passionate about clean energy and advanced fission
Proficient in 2D/3D modeling and CAD for mechanical and robotic systems
Experienced with electromechanical systems, controls, and automation integration
Energized by prototyping and deploying real-world hardware
Creative and persistent when tackling novel engineering challenges
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment
A strong communicator, both in technical writing and in collaborative discussions
Self-motivated
Detail-oriented
Preferred
Experience with robotic arms, conveyors, or other automated handling systems
Experience designing for remote or hazardous environments
Experience with radiological hot cell environments
Experience with high-temperature (>500 °C) equipment design
Familiarity with PLCs, industrial automation, and robotics programming
Knowledge of GD&T and design for manufacturing
Experience with simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, ROS, MATLAB/Simulink)
Background in nuclear, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical industries with automated systems
Experience deploying or working on pilot plants or unmanned manufacturing systems
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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