Product Manager – Reactors

Oklo Inc

. Identify and evaluate opportunities for products, capabilities, and applications of Oklo nuclear reactor technology .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management and development within the nuclear reactor technology sector, focusing on translating complex technical requirements into actionable product strategies and roadmaps. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage product lifecycles while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Product ManagementNuclear Reactor TechnologyTechnical Program ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentTechnical RequirementsBusiness Case DevelopmentDeployment StrategiesRisk ManagementPerformance ObjectivesAcceptance CriteriaEngineering DegreeComplex Technical Information AnalysisProduct Roadmaps

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsIndependent OperationProblem-SolvingStakeholder EngagementAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Nuclear SafetyLicensingManufacturabilityIsotope ProductionEnergy SystemsAdvanced ManufacturingRegulated IndustriesCustomer RequirementsCommercial ValueTechnical Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and evaluate opportunities for products, capabilities, and applications of Oklo nuclear reactor technology
Develop product visions, value propositions, business cases, and deployment strategies
Work with customers, partners, commercial teams, and internal stakeholders to translate needs into product requirements
Partner with engineering teams to define product functionality, technical requirements, interfaces, performance objectives, and acceptance criteria
Build and maintain product roadmaps connecting technical development with commercial opportunities and deployment objectives
Guide reactor technology products from concept and feasibility assessment through design, development, validation, and deployment
Establish product development plans, decision points, maturity criteria, and success measures
Lead cross-functional trade studies and decisions involving technical performance, safety, cost, schedule, licensing, manufacturability, operability, and commercial value
Focus development work on the most important product risks and uncertainties
Coordinate engineering, licensing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, finance, and commercial teams
Identify product risks, dependencies, and critical decisions and ensure ownership and resolution
Communicate product priorities, technical considerations, decisions, and progress to leadership and stakeholders
Support design reviews, customer engagements, partner discussions, procurement activities, and deployment planning
Understand the technical and regulatory environment and incorporate constraints into product strategy
Gather feedback from testing, deployment, operations, customers, and partners to guide product improvement
Maintain product ownership and accountability for outcomes throughout the product lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in product management, engineering, systems engineering, technical program management, or a similar role developing complex technical products
Specific experience with nuclear reactor technology in design, safety, licensing, construction, or operations
An engineering degree or equivalent experience working directly with engineered systems and technical development teams
Experience translating customer, business, or operational needs into product requirements and development priorities
Experience guiding technical work from early-stage concepts toward validated, deployable solutions
Ability to understand complex technical information and make informed tradeoffs involving performance, cost, schedule, risk, and customer value
Experience coordinating work and decisions across multiple technical and non-technical functions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to operate independently in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Applicants may need to meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable laws due to U.S. export control requirements
Bonus qualifications include experience developing hardware, energy systems, industrial equipment, or other complex physical products; practicing engineering or technical leadership; regulated industries; business cases, product roadmaps, technical requirements, or deployment strategies; customers, commercial partners, vendors, or government stakeholders; isotope production, nuclear fuel, advanced manufacturing, or related technologies; startups or rapidly scaling organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off
Equity
Bonuses
Competitive pay
401(k)
Health insurance with employer contribution
HSA
FSA
Flexible work hours
Wellness credits
Remote employees travel to headquarters twice a quarter annually based on business or team needs
In-person onboarding at headquarters for the first two weeks
Potential drug screening and ongoing drug testing in accordance with company policy and applicable laws