Operations Engineer
Quick Summary
Operations Engineer to develop and manage ConOps and operational programs for advanced nuclear reactors at Oklo.
Skills & Keywords
Specific responsibilities may include
- Develop ConOps in close coordination with system owners and designers to define how systems will be operated, monitored, and maintained across all operational modes.
- Ensure timely development of operations programs and procedures that support safe, effective plant operations.
- Lead or support the implementation of operational programs such as conduct of operations, maintenance, and procedure development programs.
- Collaborate across engineering, systems integration, and safety teams to ensure operations strategies are aligned with design intent and regulatory expectations.
- Identify gaps or challenges in operations program development and drive closure through structured planning and coordination.
- Contribute to internal readiness reviews, inspections, and regulatory readiness reviews, assessments, and inspections.
- Generate and maintain design documentation for ConOps and operations programs, suitable for internal use and licensing submittals.
- Interface with vendors, partners, and cross-functional teams to ensure operational expectations are communicated and integrated early in the design lifecycle.
Minimum Qualifications
Competencies
We are looking for a Operations Engineer who embodies the following qualities:
A startup person: You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us! There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.
Motivated: You are self-motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance! It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.
A team-player: Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren’t about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren’t about pushing blame to others. We do incredible things because we work as a team.
An excellent communicator: We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator.
Creative: Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement. The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.
Detail-oriented: This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward.
Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter annually, based on business or team needs, including attendance at team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings. For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.
- Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
- Experience developing or managing operations programs in a nuclear or highly regulated industrial environment.
- Strong familiarity with operational program frameworks such as INPO/NEI guidance, NRC regulatory expectations, or DOE equivalents.
- Experience with configuration management, procedure development, or licensing documentation is a strong plus.
- Brings strong operations and systems engineering experience, with a clear understanding of how programs and ConOps shape plant functionality and operator experience.
- Motivated to help bring clean energy to market by building the operational foundation needed to safely and efficiently run Oklo’s reactors.
- Quick to engage with novel systems and regulatory frameworks; comfortable driving clarity in undefined or evolving areas.
- Able to translate complex systems into usable, well-documented operational concepts.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, iterative startup culture that values execution, ownership, and agility over formality.
- Balances structured documentation and compliance with innovation and practicality in how operations programs are built.
- Focused on developing actionable, effective operations programs and ConOps that integrate with real-world plant behavior.
- Writes clear, concise, and thoughtful documentation—especially for operations and regulatory use.
- Able to articulate ConOps and operational strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards package
Compensation
$100,000-$160,000
Salary: $100,000-$160,000
Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.
About Oklo Inc. Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.
Benefits included
This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Only applicants who meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable laws may be eligible.
oklo
Mountain View, CA
About oklo
Advanced nuclear fission technology and power plant developer.
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