Human Factors Engineer

Oklo Inc

Human Factors Engineer developing safety basis for nuclear fuel recycling facility at Oklo. The role involves human factors engineering to enhance personnel activities and safety decisions.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

develop the human factors engineering (HFE) strategy, implementation plans, technical bases, and safety basis documentation
tailor NRC HFE guidance into a practical HFE program
evaluate the implementation of human factors engineering best practices
lead operating experience reviews and functional requirements analyses
translate task analysis and safety analysis results into requirements
define Human System Interface (HIS) requirements
plan and execute HFE verification and validation activities
prepare license application content and safety evaluation materials
interface with engineering teams and vendors
help establish human performance monitoring and continuous improvement approaches

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in human factors engineering, engineering psychology, cognitive systems engineering, systems engineering, nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience applying human factors engineering to nuclear reactor or fuel cycle technology
Experience conducting or supporting HFE analyses such as operating experience review, function allocation, task analysis, human action evaluation, HSI design review, procedure and training input development, and staffing qualification analysis
Familiarity with NRC or DOE expectations for human factors, safety analysis, licensing documentation, management measures, credited human actions, or safety-significant administrative controls
Direct experience with NUREG-0711, NUREG-0700, NUREG-0800 Chapter 18, and NUREG-1520.
Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to produce auditable, licensing-quality documentation that clearly links safety basis assumptions, human actions, design requirements, procedures, training, and verification evidence.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

human factors engineeringsafety analysistask analysishuman system interface (HSI) requirementsverification and validationtechnical writingfunction allocationhuman action evaluationprocedure developmentstaffing qualification analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsanalytical skills