Senior Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

Oklo

Remote
Base: $135,000-$175,000; bonus/equity: equity offe...
Remote with travel to headquarters in santa clara, ca, twice quarterly and for the first two weeks of onboarding.
5+ years experience performing cses
Proficient with attila4mc mcnp scale serpent codes
Knowledge of double-contingency principle compliance
Oklo is seeking a Senior Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to oversee criticality safety evaluations and develop safety programs for a unique used nuclear fuel recycling facility. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in criticality safety evaluations and a strong background in nuclear engineering

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing the nuclear criticality safety basis and program for a first-of-a-kind used nuclear fuel recycling facility.
  • Candidates must demonstrate compliance with the double-contingency principle and possess proficiency with criticality codes like MCNP and SCALE.
  • Oklo offers competitive pay ranging from $135,000 to $175,000 along with equity, flexible time off, and health insurance benefits.

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Oklo is seeking a Senior Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to oversee criticality safety evaluations and develop safety programs for a unique used nuclear fuel recycling facility. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in criticality safety evaluations and a strong background in nuclear engineering.

Salary

Base: $135,000-$175,000; Bonus/Equity: Equity offered; Benefits: Flexible time off, 401k, health insurance, FSA

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years experience performing CSEs
  • Proficient with Attila4MC MCNP SCALE Serpent codes
  • Knowledge of double-contingency principle compliance
  • Bachelor's or higher in nuclear engineering or chemistry
  • Familiarity with NUREG-1513 NUREG-1520 regulatory standards

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of used nuclear fuel recycling technologies
  • Passionate about clean energy and advanced fission
  • Excellent writer with modern active voice communication
  • Creative problem solver in fast-paced startup environment
  • Experience with structural design analysis and construction

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years experience performing CSEs
  • Bachelors Masters or PhD in nuclear engineering
  • Eligible as a U.S. person under export control laws

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. person under applicable laws

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