Test Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote (with expectation of relocation to future test facility location and/or travel up to 50%)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not Specified

Oklo is transforming the future of energy. We are searching for a Test Engineer with 3-5 years of dedicated experience in testing within regulated industries. In this role, you will develop, execute, and manage test projects—specializing in thermo-hydraulic and/or sodium testing—to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. You’ll join a dynamic team where precision meets innovation, shaping testing methodologies that drive towards cheap, abundant, clean energy.

Responsibilities

• Test Plan Development: Craft detailed and comprehensive test plans that outline protocols for thermo-hydraulic and sodium testing, ensuring alignment with applicable quality standards.
• Test Execution: Conduct hands-on testing by setting up experiments, monitoring progress, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring tests are executed efficiently and accurately.
• Reporting & Analysis: Compile, analyze, and communicate test data through clear, concise reports that pinpoint performance outcomes, identify potential risks, and offer actionable insights.
• Procurement Activities: Manage test procurement processes—coordinate with suppliers and oversee tool, equipment, and material sourcing—to ensure project requirements are met.
• Project Management: Oversee testing projects from initiation to completion, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to maintain project timelines, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in thermo-hydraulic and/or sodium testing methodologies, including setup, data collection, and analysis, ensuring robust and reliable outcomes.
• Passion: Passionate about clean energy and making advanced fission a reality.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail with a strong analytical mindset; capable of deciphering complex data and transforming it into clear insights.
• Regulatory Acumen: Deep understanding of regulatory requirements in highly controlled industries, particularly the nuclear or aerospace industries, ensuring all testing and reporting meet or exceed quality standards.
• Project Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong organizational skills with the capacity to lead test activities and coordinate effectively with various teams.
• Effective Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing detailed reports and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as nuclear, mechanical, or aerospace engineering.
• 3-5 years of hands-on test engineering experience, preferably in a highly regulated industry environment.
• Ability to lift, move, and position objects up to 30 lbs in all directions.
• A driver's license and ability to operate motor vehicles and machinery.

Bonus Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering.
• Proven expertise in thermo-hydraulic and/or sodium testing, with a strong foundation in designing and executing test plans.
• Proficiency in instrumentation, data acquisition, and control methods.
• Familiarity with NQA-1 test control requirements.
• Experience managing end-to-end test projects, including overseeing test procurement, coordinating cross-functional teams, and meeting stringent regulatory requirements.

About You

• You are a startup person: You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process.
• You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team.
• If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us! There is plenty of important work to do.