or apply directly on Oklo's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 2 days Oklo's roles stay open a median of 64 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 99% of Oklo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Oklo
- high 74 stale, 5 reposted of 105 open
- Hiring momentum
- 131 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
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
The Mechatronics Engineer at Oklo will design automated systems and robotic material-handling equipment for remote-operated processes in radiological hot cells. Daily tasks include system design, CAD modeling, requirements generation, prototyping, and integration, while collaborating with various cross-functional teams. The role requires a strong focus on creating reliable unmanned operations in challenging environments.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- 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
- Engineering education in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, robotics, electrical engineering, or related discipline
- 5 to 10 years’ experience with automation or robotic system design
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, industrial automation, and robotics programming
- Expert proficiency with CAD software, preferably Solidworks
- Broad familiarity with engineering principles and strong systems integration intuition
Nice to have
- Experience with robotic arms, conveyors, or other automated handling systems
- Experience designing for remote or hazardous environments
- Experience with radiological hot cell environments
- Experience with high-temperature (>500 °C) equipment design
- Knowledge of GD&T and design for manufacturing
What you get
- $100,000–$195,000 salary range
- Flexible time off
- Equity
- Competitive pay
- 401k
- Health insurance
Worth weighing
- Strong preference for candidates located in Oak Ridge, TN
- Remote employees must travel to headquarters in Santa Clara, CA twice a quarter
- First two weeks of onboarding require in-person presence at headquarters
- No mention of specific career advancement opportunities or training programs
Summarised from Oklo's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Oklo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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