engineering
Posted 2 weeks agoMechanical Analyst Engineer
at Oklo
Remote
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Responsibilities
- Perform rigorous mechanical analyses across all levels of fidelity, from hand calculations and textbook formulas to highly detailed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) •
- Evaluate structural performance for stress, creep, fatigue, vibration, temperature limits, and other failure modes •
- Develop clear, concise, and technically sound documentation of engineering methodologies, analysis results, and design justifications •
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality, and test engineering to drive design decisions and ensure robust product development •
- Support the creation and refinement of product requirements •
- Plan and execute validation and verification activities, including designing and overseeing physical test programs to validate engineering assumptions and design requirements
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong foundation in fundamental mechanics and strength of materials, with additional expertise in areas such as dynamics, creep, fatigue, and heat transfer.
- Interpret and apply relevant engineering standards and codes (e.g., ASME, ASCE, AISC) to establish appropriate design limits and acceptance criteria •
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, aerospace, materials) •
- experience performing mechanical or structural analysis within sectors such as energy, aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial machinery, or advanced manufacturing • Proven
- experience in structural analysis using FEA tools (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus, COMSOL) •
- Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical documentation and reports •
- Master's or PhD in engineering •
- Strong programming skills for automating analysis workflows—preferably Python, with good software development practices •
- Familiarity with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code •
- Experience developing and managing product
- Familiarity with configuration management and version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN, etc.) Who you are:
- You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out.
- For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.
Experience
- 4+ years of industry
Benefits
- Bonus Qua lifications: •
- This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance! It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.
- About Oklo compensation:
- Salary: $90,000-$150,000
- Salary may fall outside of the range provided and will be dependent on applicant experience.
- Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.
Contact
- All legitimate communications from our recruiting team— including application updates, interview requests, and job offers — will come exclusively from an @oklo.com email.
Additional details
- Mechanical Analyst Engineers at Oklo are responsible for the analysis of mechanical components as part of the power plant design.
- This role is ideal for a mechanical engineer who thrives on solving complex problems through first-principles thinking, rapid iteration hand calculations, and finite element analysis (FEA) when the project requires.
- You will play a critical role in the progression and optimization of mechanical designs, working closely with design, manufacturing, and testing teams as well as coordinating with external vendors for additional analysis support.
- A key aspect of this role includes producing clear, traceable, and reviewable documentation of analytical work, and using your results to recommend design changes or other next steps.
- You will also contribute to the development and maintenance of in-house analysis methodologies and best practices to support consistency, scalability, and knowledge sharing across the engineering team.
- Summarize mechanical analysis results in written documents and presentation slides, translating complex data into concise summaries of key findings (e.g., peak stresses, safety margins) and actionable design revision recommendations, and present those results to management and various stakeholders •
- Passionate about advancing clean energy technologies, with a strong belief in the potential of next-generation fission •
- Well-versed in structural mechanics, design principles, and analytical methods—across both simulation and practical applications •
- Eager to contribute to a high-performing engineering team, open to feedback, and committed to continuous technical growth •
- Quick to learn and unafraid to question assumptions—ready to explore unconventional approaches to complex challenges •