Operations Engineer
Oklo Inc
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Santa Clara • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $160,000 per year
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- flexible time off
- equity
- competitive pay
- 401k
- health insurance
- FSA
- flexible work hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
operations program developmentprocedure developmentconfiguration managementdesign documentationConOps developmentregulatory readiness reviewsinspectionssafety program implementationsystems integrationmaintenance programs
Soft Skills
collaborationleadershipcommunicationplanningcoordinationproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineeringBachelor’s degree in systems engineeringBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering