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Process Engineer, Isotopes

Oklo
Location
Santa Clara, CA or Remote
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$130,000-$200,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, nuclear, radiological, materials, aerospace, petroleum, or a related engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience designing, analyzing, or modifying fluid, thermal, or process systems and equipment in nuclear, radiopharmaceutical, isotope production, or related industries
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, systems design and integration, equipment interfaces, and process system operation
  • Ability to apply process engineering fundamentals to systems involving radioactive materials, chemical separations, gas/liquid handling, thermal management, contamination control, and product quality requirements
Nice to have
  • Experience in nuclear, isotope production, radiopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or related industry
  • Experience with off-gas, ventilation, filtration, vacuum, inert-gas, or controlled atmosphere systems
  • Familiarity with isotope production, radiochemical processing, radiation protection, shielding, contamination control, or ALARA
  • Experience with process prototyping, commissioning, equipment testing, or system ownership
What the job really is

As a Process Engineer on the Isotopes team at Oklo, you will design and analyze fluid and power process systems for isotope production. Your responsibilities will include developing safe and scalable production processes, creating technical documentation, and collaborating with vendors. You will also conduct hazard analyses and maintain process system integrity throughout their lifecycle.

Benefits
  • Salary: $130,000-$200,000
  • Flexible time off
  • Equity
  • Bonuses
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k)
Things to weigh
  • Remote employees must travel to headquarters twice a quarter and be onsite for the first two weeks of onboarding
  • The role requires a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance due to the nature of the work with radioactive materials
  • The position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws, limiting eligibility to U.S. persons
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