Senior Mechanical Designer – Fuel Recycling

Oklo Inc

Senior Mechanical Designer developing mechanical designs, CAD models, and fabrication drawings for nuclear fuel recycling technology. Collaborating with engineering teams to create custom process hardware.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing detailed mechanical designs and fabrication drawings, with advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes. Capable of applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to produce accurate mechanical documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SolidWorks ProficiencyMechanical Design ExperienceFabrication Drawing CreationDesign for Manufacturability (DFM)Design for Assembly (DFA)

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignFabrication Drawings3D CAD ModelingGD&TTolerancingBills of MaterialsManufacturing ProcessesComplex AssembliesWeldmentsSheet Metal Fabrication

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Technical CertificationAssociate's DegreeBachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Nuclear Fuel RecyclingManufacturing FeedbackDesign ReviewsPrototype FabricationMechanical Assembly

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing detailed mechanical designs, 3D CAD models, fabrication drawings, and prototype hardware supporting Oklo's first-of-a-kind nuclear fuel recycling technology.
Translating engineering concepts into practical, manufacturable hardware.
Creating production-quality CAD models and drawing packages for custom equipment.
Collaborating closely with engineers, machinists, welders, and fabrication vendors to optimize designs for manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance.
Supporting prototype fabrication by responding to shop questions, incorporating manufacturing feedback, and revising drawings as designs evolve.
Participating in design reviews and contributing practical fabrication and assembly recommendations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's degree, technical certification, or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).
5+ years of experience developing detailed mechanical designs and fabrication drawings.
Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks, including complex assemblies, weldments, sheet metal, and drawing creation.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and mechanical assembly.
Experience creating fabrication drawings with appropriate GD&T, tolerancing, bills of materials, and manufacturing notes.
Demonstrated experience applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
Ability to interpret engineering requirements and produce accurate, complete mechanical documentation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible time off
equity
bonuses
competitive pay
401(k)
health insurance (with employer contribution)
HSA
FSA
flexible work hours
wellness credits