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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Oklo's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 97% of Oklo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Oklo
- high 39 stale, 3 reposted of 72 open
- Hiring momentum
- 100 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Oklo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Oklo.
About this role
As a Materials Test Engineer at Oklo, you will plan, develop, and execute materials-testing programs to support advanced nuclear technology development. Your responsibilities will include developing test methods, executing tests, analyzing data, and preparing technical reports while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires a strong foundation in materials science and practical testing experience, with opportunities for laboratory development and procurement support.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Oklo as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in materials science and engineering, metallurgical engineering, mechanical engineering, welding engineering, nuclear engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience interpreting test data and preparing clear technical reports
- Ability to lift, move, and position objects weighing up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate motor vehicles when required for assigned work
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in materials science, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, welding engineering, nuclear engineering, or a related field
- Experience testing materials for nuclear, aerospace, defense, power-generation, chemical-processing, or other highly regulated applications
- Experience with molten sodium or other molten alkali-metal systems
- Familiarity with ASME NQA-1 requirements
- Experience designing or commissioning laboratory equipment, fixtures, environmental chambers, or custom test systems
What you get
- Salary: $90,000-$150,000
- Flexible time off
- Equity
- Bonuses
- Competitive pay
- 401(k)
Worth weighing
- Travel required to headquarters in Santa Clara, CA twice a quarter
- Onboarding requires in-person attendance at headquarters for the first two weeks
- Salary may vary based on applicant experience
- Role involves access to information subject to U.S. export control laws
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Listed by Oklo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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