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Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer

Oklo
Location
Santa Clara, CA or Remote
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$160,000-$210,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • At least 5 years of work experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar
  • Familiarity with PRA techniques
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
  • Advanced training/education/experience in PRA
  • Experience delivering products for regulatory review (DOE authorization, NRC licensing under 10 CFR Parts 50 or 52)
  • Experience with PRA software (CAFTA, SAPHIRE, ADAPT, RAVEN, etc.)
  • Experience with fast reactor design and analysis
  • Experience with hazard analysis (FMEAs, HAZOPS, What-if Analysis)
What the job really is

The Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Engineer at Oklo is responsible for conducting probabilistic risk analyses to support the development and operation of fast reactor designs. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams to analyze event sequences, develop risk models, and incorporate risk insights into design improvements, while also supporting licensing activities through technical documentation.

Benefits
  • Salary: $160,000-$210,000
  • Flexible time off
  • Equity
  • Bonuses
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k)
Things to weigh
  • Remote employees must travel to headquarters twice a quarter and be present for the first two weeks of onboarding in person.
  • The role requires a high level of creativity and problem-solving in a fast-paced startup environment, which may not suit everyone.
  • No specific mention of a structured onboarding process beyond the initial two weeks in Santa Clara.
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