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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 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
As a Hot Cell Design Engineer at Oklo, you will be integral to the design and development of advanced radiological hot cell systems for nuclear fuel recycling. Your role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create safe and efficient environments for processing used nuclear fuel, focusing on systems such as shielding, containment, and remote operations. You will also participate in design reviews, safety assessments, and the integration of robotic technologies into the hot cell design.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- 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 or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in radiological facility design, glovebox or hot cell engineering, or radiological material handling
- Strong working knowledge of remote handling systems, robotics, or manipulator technologies
- Understanding of radiation shielding principles, criticality safety, and radiological protection standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams and integrate feedback from engineering, licensing, and safety
Nice to have
- Experience with hot cells used in nuclear fuel cycle facilities, isotope production, or defense applications
- Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Inventor) and engineering drawing standards
- Knowledge of NRC and/or DOE regulatory requirements and nuclear standards for nuclear facilities
- Prior hands-on experience with mockups, prototyping, or commissioning of radiological systems
- Experience with vendor coordination, A&E firms, and project management
What you get
- Salary: $80,000-$180,000
- Flexible time off
- Equity
- Competitive pay
- 401k
- Health insurance
Worth weighing
- Remote employees must travel to headquarters twice a quarter and be in-person for the first two weeks of onboarding in Santa Clara, CA.
- The salary range may vary based on experience, which could lead to uncertainty in compensation expectations.
- The role requires a high degree of creativity and problem-solving in a fast-paced startup environment, which may not suit everyone.
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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