<div><div>Thanks for your interest in Oklo!  We are searching for an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our engineering team.Position Description:The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer is responsible for developing, analyzing, and integrating measurement and control systems to support reactor operation. This position may reside within powerhouse engineering supporting power generation or within the isotopes organization supporting isotope reactors.Specific responsibilities may include:<ul><li>Design instrumentation and control systems that integrate sensors, instrumentation, actuators, and other control components</li><li>Lead the technical execution of assigned systems as a responsible engineer that coordinates requirements, design, testing, and commissioning</li><li>Develop control strategies and algorithms for industrial equipment</li><li>Support our engineering team in integrating and coupling engineering analyses</li><li>Provide technical feedback to quick-iterating design teams</li><li>Document work using modern tools and techniques, and write well-written, thoughtful technical reports</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience specifying, designing, and integrating instrumentation that spans temperature, pressure, radiation, neutron instrumentation, and other process measurement technologies</li><li>Experience with measurement techniques, signal conditioning, data acquisition, and logic diagrams</li><li>Experience developing system and component level requirements</li><li>Experience designing control strategies and automating industrial equipment and processes</li><li>Experience managing, communicating with, and providing oversight to EPC contractors, vendors, and equipment manufacturers</li><li>Experience with analog and digital circuits</li><li>Experience with digital networks and communication protocols</li><li>A valid U.S. Citizenship is required for this position based on NRC and DOE requirements</li></ul>Bonus Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience with thermal energy conversion systems and components</li><li>Experience with electricity transmission and power electronics</li><li>Experience with Python</li></ul>Competencies:We are looking for an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer that is:<ul><li>Passionate about clean energy </li><li>Passionate about making advanced fission a reality</li><li>Willing and able to learn quickly</li><li>Eager to work on a dynamic team, receive constructive feedback, and grow with us</li><li>Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment</li><li>Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving, while not leaning only on what has been done before </li><li>Able to communicate technical content and results verbally</li></ul> Who 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 and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.Motivated: You are self-motivated.  You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance!  It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.A team-player: Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren’t about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren’t about pushing blame to others.  We do incredible things because we work as a team.An excellent communicator: We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator.Creative: Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement. The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.Detail-oriented: This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Even excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward. About Oklo travel requirements:Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter annually, based on business or team needs, including attendance at team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings. For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA. About Oklo compensation:Salary: $115,000-$190,000Salary may fall outside of the range provided and will be dependent on applicant experience.Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.We are looking to fill this position immediately!<hr>About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.#CHOP: Oklo’s Values Collaboration: We go further, together. We bring diverse perspectives, listen actively, and build trust through transparency and respect. We work across disciplines, sharing ownership to turn complex challenges into shared successes. Humility: We are team players who act for the good of the company and for the world. We are focused on our mission, not personal recognition. Ownership: We take pride in what we do and how we do it. We are proactive in finding solutions and see tasks through  to completion. We are committed to delivering on our promises to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy. Pathfinding: We chart new ground where no path exists by approaching challenges with curiosity, courage, and creativity while navigating ambiguity.</div></div><div>Candidates should be aware that employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, and employees may be subject to drug testing at any time in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.<h3>Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer</h3>Oklo is aware of recent recruitment fraud attempts targeting job seekers. Please be cautious of anyone claiming to represent Oklo who does not contact you from an official Oklo email address.All legitimate communications from our recruiting team— including application updates, interview requests, and job offers — will come exclusively from an @oklo.com email. Oklo will never ask for sensitive personal information, payments, or account credentials during the hiring process.If you receive suspicious outreach or have concerns about the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Oklo, please contact us through the official channels listed on our website.</div>

Oklo is developing next-generation fission powerhouses to produce abundant, affordable, clean energy at a global scale – starting with the Aurora, which can produce 15 MW of electrical power, scalable to 50 MWe, and operate for 10 years or longer before refueling. Oklo's fast reactors incorporate inherent safety features and can be fueled by recycled waste.Oklo made history with the first advanced reactor site use permit, winning access to recycled fuel, and submitting the first ever advanced reactor combined license application.Our world-class team comes from Fortune 500 and global companies, bringing together expertise and experience from a number of industries, from nuclear power, to aerospace, to automotive, to tech to deliver an advanced energy product.

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

<div><div>Thanks for your interest in Oklo!  We are searching for an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our engineering team.Position Description:The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer is responsible for developing, analyzing, and integrating measurement and control systems to support reactor operation. This position may reside within powerhouse engineering supporting power generation or within the isotopes organization supporting isotope reactors.Specific responsibilities may include:<ul><li>Design instrumentation and control systems that integrate sensors, instrumentation, actuators, and other control components</li><li>Lead the technical execution of assigned systems as a responsible engineer that coordinates requirements, design, testing, and commissioning</li><li>Develop control strategies and algorithms for industrial equipment</li><li>Support our engineering team in integrating and coupling engineering analyses</li><li>Provide technical feedback to quick-iterating design teams</li><li>Document work using modern tools and techniques, and write well-written, thoughtful technical reports</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience specifying, designing, and integrating instrumentation that spans temperature, pressure, radiation, neutron instrumentation, and other process measurement technologies</li><li>Experience with measurement techniques, signal conditioning, data acquisition, and logic diagrams</li><li>Experience developing system and component level requirements</li><li>Experience designing control strategies and automating industrial equipment and processes</li><li>Experience managing, communicating with, and providing oversight to EPC contractors, vendors, and equipment manufacturers</li><li>Experience with analog and digital circuits</li><li>Experience with digital networks and communication protocols</li><li>A valid U.S. Citizenship is required for this position based on NRC and DOE requirements</li></ul>Bonus Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience with thermal energy conversion systems and components</li><li>Experience with electricity transmission and power electronics</li><li>Experience with Python</li></ul>Competencies:We are looking for an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer that is:<ul><li>Passionate about clean energy </li><li>Passionate about making advanced fission a reality</li><li>Willing and able to learn quickly</li><li>Eager to work on a dynamic team, receive constructive feedback, and grow with us</li><li>Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment</li><li>Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving, while not leaning only on what has been done before </li><li>Able to communicate technical content and results verbally</li></ul> Who 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 and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.Motivated: You are self-motivated.  You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance!  It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.A team-player: Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren’t about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren’t about pushing blame to others.  We do incredible things because we work as a team.An excellent communicator: We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator.Creative: Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement. The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.Detail-oriented: This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Even excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward. About Oklo travel requirements:Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter annually, based on business or team needs, including attendance at team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings. For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA. About Oklo compensation:Salary: $115,000-$190,000Salary may fall outside of the range provided and will be dependent on applicant experience.Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.We are looking to fill this position immediately!<hr />About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.#CHOP: Oklo’s Values Collaboration: We go further, together. We bring diverse perspectives, listen actively, and build trust through transparency and respect. We work across disciplines, sharing ownership to turn complex challenges into shared successes. Humility: We are team players who act for the good of the company and for the world. We are focused on our mission, not personal recognition. Ownership: We take pride in what we do and how we do it. We are proactive in finding solutions and see tasks through  to completion. We are committed to delivering on our promises to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy. Pathfinding: We chart new ground where no path exists by approaching challenges with curiosity, courage, and creativity while navigating ambiguity.</div></div><div>Candidates should be aware that employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, and employees may be subject to drug testing at any time in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.<h3>Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer</h3>Oklo is aware of recent recruitment fraud attempts targeting job seekers. Please be cautious of anyone claiming to represent Oklo who does not contact you from an official Oklo email address.All legitimate communications from our recruiting team— including application updates, interview requests, and job offers — will come exclusively from an @oklo.com email. Oklo will never ask for sensitive personal information, payments, or account credentials during the hiring process.If you receive suspicious outreach or have concerns about the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Oklo, please contact us through the official channels listed on our website.</div>

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