Process Engineer - Fuel Recycling Santa Clara, CA or Remote

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Process Engineer to join our Fuel Recycling engineering team. Position Description The person in this role is responsible for conducting design, development, prototyping, and validation work on key chemical separation subsystems and supporting systems for Oklo’s fuel recycling facility. These subsystems may include pyroprocessing, off-gas separation, and waste immobilization. The role will include collaboration with cross‑functional teams in facility design, unit process equipment design, and licensing. Responsibilities Developing systems that meet facility and regulatory requirements Defining system and unit process requirements and validation methodologies Establishing performance criteria, test protocols, and prototyping equipment Developing technical parameters and deploying and operating test systems to use in refining system design and operation Completing equipment sizing and specifications and developing instrument process data specifications Developing process flow sheets and heat and material balances using process simulation tools Developing and maintaining process and instrumentation diagrams Generating documentation to guide the fabrication, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of subsystems Serving as a technical lead through multiple lifecycle stages Generating technical documentation to be included in regulatory filings Minimum Qualifications Degree in chemical engineering or related field 7+ years of experience in chemical engineering or related field Bonus Qualifications Experience using AspenTech, ChemCAD, Promax, automation, Excel, Python, etc., for process and equipment design, reliability studies, and economic analysis Experience deploying or working on pilot plants and scaling from demonstration to industrial scale at brown/green field sites Commercial or government nuclear industry experiences 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. Our Values Collaboration: We go further, together. We bring diverse perspectives, listen actively, and build trust through transparency and respect. We work across disciplines, sharing ownership to turn complex challenges into shared successes. Humility: We are team players who act for the good of the company and for the world. We are focused on our mission, not personal recognition. Ownership: We take pride in what we do and how we do it. We are proactive in finding solutions and see tasks through to completion. We are committed to delivering on our promises to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy. Pathfinding: We chart new ground where no path exists by approaching challenges with curiosity, courage, and creativity while navigating ambiguity. Location & Travel Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters in 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. Benefits Flexible time off Equity Competitive pay 401(k) Health insurance FSA Flexible work hours Export Control 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oklo