Strike Engineer

Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to supply clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale, alongside advancing nuclear fuel recycling and establishing domestic supply…

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Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to supply clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale, alongside advancing nuclear fuel recycling and establishing domestic supply chains for radioisotopes. The organization is seeking a Strike Engineer to join the engineering group remotely. This senior role reports directly to the Engineering Strike Team Lead and focuses on resolving the company's highest-priority and most ambiguous technical challenges. This position is well-suited for…

Job Description

This position is well-suited for a self-motivated startup professional who thrives in a fast-paced, highly iterative environment and enjoys tackling open-ended problems without rigid structures. The professional transitions smoothly between deep technical work, temporary people management, and project leadership. Responsibilities involve jumping into critical programs, stripping problems down to first principles, designing practical execution plans, and transferring stable scope over to permanent long-term owners.

Please note that remote staff are required to travel to the Santa Clara, California headquarters twice per quarter for company events and team gatherings. In addition, the first two weeks of onboarding must be completed in person at headquarters. Because the position involves access to information restricted by U.S. export control laws, applicants must meet the legal definition of a U.S. person. Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening, and employees might be subjected to drug testing under company policy.

Responsibilities

Embed within high-priority engineering initiatives to quickly understand systems, limitations, stakeholders, and failure modes
Define problems from first principles by separating established facts from assumptions and reducing uncertainty
Execute hands-on work across design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, software, data, systems integration, and field deployment
Create practical execution schedules with designated owners, explicit decision points, risk evaluations, and completion criteria
Diagnose operational and technical failures utilizing experiments, data, direct observation, and root-cause analysis
Direct projects or teams temporarily when necessary by clarifying priorities, resolving blockers, and coordinating across functions
Onboard and recruit permanent project owners while delivering clear documentation and open risk summaries
Build reusable technical documentation, processes, tools, and design standards to accelerate future operations

Requirements

At least two years of experience addressing complex engineering challenges across definition, design, execution, validation, and handoff
Technical breadth spanning multiple domains alongside deep expertise in at least one field such as mechanical, electrical, controls, software, systems, manufacturing, test, thermal-fluid, structural, or nuclear engineering
Demonstrated ability to reason from first principles, challenge unsupported assumptions, and validate conclusions through tests or operating data
Hands-on competency with tools required to push work forward, including CAD, modeling, calculations, scripting, testing equipment, or prototyping
Background in leading cross-functional technical operations without relying on formal authority
Strong written and verbal communication skills for generating decision records, technical plans, and executive summaries
Must meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable U.S. export control laws

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Experience working in the nuclear industry, advanced reactor development, commercial power generation, national laboratories, or safety-critical energy fields
Experience delivering integrated hardware or systems in quality-controlled or regulated environments
Background in launching new programs, recovering stalled projects, or resolving persistent operational issues
Familiarity with hardware-software integration, automation, controls, test infrastructure, or data systems
Experience hiring, developing, or onboarding engineering talent

Core Skills

React AWS Git Communication Leadership Data Analysis Excel Recruitment Accounting

Benefits

Flexible time off
Equity options
Bonuses
Competitive pay ranging from $120,000 to $170,000
401(k) retirement plan
Health insurance with employer contribution
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Flexible work hours
Wellness credits

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the location and remote policy for the Strike Engineer role?

The position is remote, but employees must travel to the headquarters in Santa Clara, California, twice per quarter. Additionally, the initial two weeks of onboarding must be completed in person at the headquarters.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary for the Strike Engineer role ranges from $120,000 to $170,000.

Are there citizenship or residency restrictions for applicants?

Yes. This position may involve access to information regulated by U.S. export control laws, meaning only applicants who qualify as a U.S. person are eligible.

What education or experience is minimally required?

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field (or have equivalent practical experience) along with two or more years of experience solving complex engineering problems.