Hybrid Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Core Mechanical Design

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About the role

  • Core Mechanical Design Engineer designing core assemblies for advanced reactors at Oklo. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of design lifecycle from conceptual to final design.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the design of these components to satisfy both performance and manufacturing requirements
  • Create and develop design documentation to define requirements
  • Conduct and participate in design reviews, providing and receiving technical feedback
  • Rigorously evaluate mechanical designs to identify deficiencies and proactively propose and implement solutions
  • Generate and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and bills of materials using controlled processes in PDM/PLM systems
  • Coordinate closely with analysis teams to guide and interpret thermal, structural, fatigue, and safety analyses in support of design validation
  • Perform detailed manufacturability reviews, tolerance studies, and DFM/DFA assessments to prepare components for fabrication and assembly
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of Oklo’s mechanical design processes, tools, and standards through feedback and development of best practices

Requirements

  • 5-10 years of industry experience in mechanical or structural design within sectors such as aerospace, automotive, energy, or industrial equipment
  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software (e.g., Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks), including part modeling, large assemblies, and detailed drawings
  • Experience with CAD version control using PDM/PLM tools (e.g., Teamcenter, SolidWorks PDM, Windchill)
  • Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, including DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFA (Design for Assembly), and tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Ability to apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2018 (or other similar standard) to engineering drawings
  • Working knowledge of material selection (particularly metals), manufacturing methods, and fabrication techniques
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams, integrating feedback from analysis, manufacturing, and systems engineering
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present engineering work
  • Comfortable working with external manufacturers and engineering consultants for fabrication and analysis support.

Benefits

  • flexible time off
  • equity
  • competitive pay
  • 401k
  • health insurance
  • FSA
  • flexible work hours
  • other benefits

Job title

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Core Mechanical Design

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$115,000 - $170,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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