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.
Position Overview The External Q&A Specialist supports supplier-facing quality activities across audits, surveillance, and procurement quality, helping ensure that critical components and services meet our technical, regulatory, and safety requirements. This role serves as a key interface between Oklo and its vendors, translating quality expectations into clear requirements and verifying that they are consistently met in the field and at manufacturing facilities. The specialist will work under the direction of QA leadership, executing assigned tasks and escalating issues appropriately. They will also help shape how we work with suppliers by contributing to training, quality metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen our overall supply chain and quality management system. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys being “where the work happens,” collaborating across disciplines, and building a high‑reliability culture in advanced nuclear energy.
This role is remote‑eligible, with expected travel up to ~70%.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the coordination and documentation of external vendor evaluations
Support monitoring of supplier performance through data collection, follow‑up actions, and report preparation
Provide oversight to suppliers during key points of fabrication such as welding, testing and nondestructive examination
Help maintain and update audit schedules, plans, checklists, and other QA records
Review procurement documentation for alignment with QA requirements
Assist with tracking and resolving nonconformances, including follow‑up on corrective and preventive actions
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project teams to ensure quality requirements are implemented in accordance with regulatory requirements as procedures are developed and revised
Support quality training initiatives and help develop QA‑related materials for external stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the external QA domain
Help prepare metrics, reports, and presentations related to quality system performance and improvement initiatives
Desired Competencies
Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with strong documentation skills
Comfortable working across multiple projects with competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting, team interaction, and engaging with suppliers and other outside partners
Curious, adaptable, and eager to grow within a high‑impact QA role
Enthusiastic about advanced nuclear energy and clean technology
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a technical, scientific, or quality‑related field OR minimum 4 years within QA roles in regulated industries may be used in lieu of a degree
Minimum of two years quality assurance experience within a regulated industry is required. This experience need not be in a direct quality assurance or oversight role.
Familiarity with quality system standards such as ISO 9001, ASME NQA‑1, ANSI/ANS 15.8, or equivalent
Basic understanding of QA processes such as document control, audits, and nonconformance management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard QA tracking/documentation tools
Preferred (Bonus) Qualifications
Exposure to multiple nuclear quality programs or regulated environments such as aerospace, defense, or automotive
Experience supporting or participating in supplier audits or internal quality reviews
Familiarity with Commercial Grade Dedication, procurement quality, or configuration management
Experience with enterprise QMS or audit tools
Coursework or training in quality management or auditing (e.g., auditor certification)
Knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing activities (e.g., welding, machining, assembling)
Familiarity with nondestructive examination procedures and guidelines such as SNT‑TC‑1A
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.
About Oklo Compensation $80,000–$120,000
About Oklo Inc. Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401(k), health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.
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. Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward.
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.
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Position Overview The External Q&A Specialist supports supplier-facing quality activities across audits, surveillance, and procurement quality, helping ensure that critical components and services meet our technical, regulatory, and safety requirements. This role serves as a key interface between Oklo and its vendors, translating quality expectations into clear requirements and verifying that they are consistently met in the field and at manufacturing facilities. The specialist will work under the direction of QA leadership, executing assigned tasks and escalating issues appropriately. They will also help shape how we work with suppliers by contributing to training, quality metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen our overall supply chain and quality management system. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys being “where the work happens,” collaborating across disciplines, and building a high‑reliability culture in advanced nuclear energy.
This role is remote‑eligible, with expected travel up to ~70%.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the coordination and documentation of external vendor evaluations
Support monitoring of supplier performance through data collection, follow‑up actions, and report preparation
Provide oversight to suppliers during key points of fabrication such as welding, testing and nondestructive examination
Help maintain and update audit schedules, plans, checklists, and other QA records
Review procurement documentation for alignment with QA requirements
Assist with tracking and resolving nonconformances, including follow‑up on corrective and preventive actions
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project teams to ensure quality requirements are implemented in accordance with regulatory requirements as procedures are developed and revised
Support quality training initiatives and help develop QA‑related materials for external stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the external QA domain
Help prepare metrics, reports, and presentations related to quality system performance and improvement initiatives
Desired Competencies
Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with strong documentation skills
Comfortable working across multiple projects with competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting, team interaction, and engaging with suppliers and other outside partners
Curious, adaptable, and eager to grow within a high‑impact QA role
Enthusiastic about advanced nuclear energy and clean technology
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a technical, scientific, or quality‑related field OR minimum 4 years within QA roles in regulated industries may be used in lieu of a degree
Minimum of two years quality assurance experience within a regulated industry is required. This experience need not be in a direct quality assurance or oversight role.
Familiarity with quality system standards such as ISO 9001, ASME NQA‑1, ANSI/ANS 15.8, or equivalent
Basic understanding of QA processes such as document control, audits, and nonconformance management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard QA tracking/documentation tools
Preferred (Bonus) Qualifications
Exposure to multiple nuclear quality programs or regulated environments such as aerospace, defense, or automotive
Experience supporting or participating in supplier audits or internal quality reviews
Familiarity with Commercial Grade Dedication, procurement quality, or configuration management
Experience with enterprise QMS or audit tools
Coursework or training in quality management or auditing (e.g., auditor certification)
Knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing activities (e.g., welding, machining, assembling)
Familiarity with nondestructive examination procedures and guidelines such as SNT‑TC‑1A
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.
About Oklo Compensation $80,000–$120,000
About Oklo Inc. Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401(k), health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.
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. Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward.
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.
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