Mechanical Analyst Engineer

1 month ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Technical Writing and Documentation
Oklo

Oklo

Oklo Inc. designs and deploys advanced fission power plants for clean, reliable, and affordable energy, utilizing innovative technology with inherent safety and nuclear waste as fuel.

Electric Utilities
51-250

Description

  • Perform mechanical analyses across a range of fidelity, from hand calculations and textbook methods to detailed finite element analysis (FEA).
  • Evaluate structural performance for stress, creep, fatigue, vibration, temperature limits, and other failure modes.
  • Interpret and apply engineering standards and codes such as ASME, ASCE, and AISC to define design limits and acceptance criteria.
  • Document analysis methods, results, and design justifications in clear, traceable, and reviewable technical materials.
  • Summarize findings in reports and presentation slides, including key metrics and design revision recommendations, and present results to management and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and test engineering teams to support design decisions and product development.
  • Coordinate with external vendors for additional analysis support when needed.
  • Support the creation and refinement of product requirements.
  • Plan and execute validation and verification activities, including physical test programs to validate assumptions and requirements.
  • Develop and maintain in-house analysis methodologies and best practices to improve consistency and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 4+ years of industry experience performing mechanical or structural analysis in energy, aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial machinery, or advanced manufacturing.
  • Experience performing structural analysis using FEA tools such as Ansys, Abaqus, or COMSOL.
  • Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical documentation and reports.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
  • Strong foundation in structural mechanics, strength of materials, and analytical methods.
  • Additional expertise in dynamics, creep, fatigue, and heat transfer is preferred.
  • Master’s or PhD in engineering is a bonus qualification.
  • Strong programming skills for automating analysis workflows, preferably in Python, with good software development practices.
  • Familiarity with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, including Section III Division 1 or 5, Section VIII Division 2, and nuclear-specific code cases.
  • Experience developing and managing product requirements and associated test and verification plans is preferred.
  • Familiarity with configuration management and version control systems such as Git or SVN is preferred.
  • Must travel to Oklo headquarters in Santa Clara, CA twice per quarter as needed, and be in person for the first two weeks of onboarding.
  • Employment may be contingent on successful completion of a drug screening, and employees may be subject to drug testing in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $90,000 to $150,000, depending on experience.
  • Competitive pay.
  • Equity.
  • Flexible time off.
  • 401(k).
  • Health insurance.
  • Flexible work hours.
  • FSA.

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