Fuel Performance Engineer

Oklo Inc

. Perform fuel performance analyses and verification for current and future fuel designs for Oklo's Aurora powerhouses .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fuel performance analysis and verification, utilizing multi-physics system performance analyses and finite element simulation software. Proficient in object-oriented programming and collaboration across engineering disciplines to support fuel design and experimental campaigns.

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Fuel Performance AnalysisMulti-Physics System Performance AnalysesFinite Element Simulation SoftwareObject-Oriented ProgrammingNuclear Fuel Performance Analysis

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Hard Skills

Fuel Performance AnalysisMulti-Physics System Performance AnalysesFinite Element Simulation SoftwareMaterial AnalysisObject-Oriented ProgrammingPythonC++Fuel Analysis SoftwareModeling and Simulation ToolsTechnical Report Writing

Soft Skills

CollaborationDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

AnsysAbaqusBISONLIFE-METAL

Industry Keywords

Nuclear FuelMetallic FuelsFuel FabricationReactor DesignLicensing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform fuel performance analyses and verification for current and future fuel designs for Oklo's Aurora powerhouses
Analyze current and novel fuel design performance across expected operating and postulated off-normal conditions
Devise efficient analysis methodologies, including software development of modeling and simulation tools
Verify and validate modeling and simulation tools
Support experimental fuel campaigns
Collaborate cross-functionally with reactor design, fuel fabrication, licensing, and design teams
Document analyses using modern tools and techniques
Write thorough technical reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, plus 3 years of experience
Experience with multi-physics system performance analyses
Experience with finite element simulation software (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus)
Experience with material analysis
Experience with object-oriented programming language (e.g., Python, C++)
Experience with nuclear fuel performance analysis (bonus qualification)
Familiarity with metallic fuels (bonus qualification)
Experience with fuel analysis and fuel performance software (e.g., BISON, LIFE-METAL, etc.) (bonus qualification)
Experience in material selection and material analysis (bonus qualification)
Fluency in Python (bonus qualification)
Successful completion of a drug screening may be required
Employees may be subject to drug testing in accordance with company policy and applicable laws

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off
Equity
Competitive pay
401k
Health insurance
FSA
Flexible work hours
Other benefits