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Oklo Inc

Thermal-Hydraulics Engineer

Oklo Inc, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053

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Overview

Oklo is seeking a

Thermal-Hydraulics Engineer

to join our team. The role involves the design, analysis, and development of fast reactor systems, performing thermal-hydraulics analyses using state-of-the-art codes and methods, and contributing to the qualification and validation of nuclear thermal-hydraulics analysis tools. Responsibilities

Modeling thermal-hydraulic systems using codes such as SAS4A/SASSYS-1, SAM, GOTHIC, or Flomaster Performing subchannel analysis using codes such as MOOSE-Subchannel or DASSH Developing analytical and computational methods and models for core and systems thermal hydraulics Participating in verification and validation of nuclear thermal hydraulics analysis tools Collaborating cross-functionally to define design requirements and provide technical feedback to quick-iterating design teams Documenting work using modern tools and writing clear, technical reports Who you are

A startup person: you value efficiency over hierarchy and thrive in a fast-paced team; you may not seek extensive guidance Motivated: self-motivated with enthusiasm and a sense of purpose toward team goals A team-player: collaborates well with others and shares credit Excellent communicator: technically competent and clearly communicates ideas Creative: able to identify open-ended problems and develop innovative solutions without micromanagement Detail-oriented: strong focus on excellence, accuracy, and quality of communication Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field Proficiency with thermal-hydraulics (thermal fluids) analysis methods Core competencies in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics principles Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Bonus Qualifications

Proficiency in analysis codes (SAS4A/SASSYS-1, SAM, GOTHIC, Flomaster, MOOSE-SC, DASSH) or similar (TRACE, RELAP, COBRA-TF) Familiarity with methods development, code qualification, and verification/validation in nuclear TH Experience with modern software engineering practices and programming languages Experience with CI/CD computing environments Experience with high-fidelity fluid dynamics analysis Compensation and Benefits

About Oklo compensation: Salary: $73,000-$157,000. Salary may fall outside of the range provided and will depend on experience. Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits. About Oklo

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 is actively involved with DOE, Idaho National Laboratory, and other national labs in advanced reactor initiatives. Additional details

Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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