Strike Engineer

Oklo Inc

. Embed in high-priority engineering programs and rapidly understand systems, constraints, stakeholders, and failure modes .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in solving complex engineering problems through hands-on design, analysis, and execution across multiple domains. Capable of leading cross-functional teams, establishing execution plans, and communicating technical content effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringComplex Problem SolvingCross-Functional Team LeadershipFirst Principles ReasoningTechnical Documentation

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignSystems IntegrationRoot-Cause AnalysisData AnalysisPrototypingManufacturing ProcessesThermal-Fluid EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSoftware Engineering

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationDecision MakingTeam CoordinationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Modeling ToolsCAD SoftwareTest EquipmentScriptingCalculations

Industry Keywords

Regulatory RequirementsQuality AssuranceSafety StandardsManufacturabilityEngineering Tradeoffs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Embed in high-priority engineering programs and rapidly understand systems, constraints, stakeholders, and failure modes
Define problems from first principles and reduce uncertainty to testable questions
Work hands-on across design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, software and data, systems integration, and field execution
Establish execution plans with owners, decision points, schedules, risks, and objective completion criteria
Drive work through verified closure
Diagnose technical and operational failures using data, experiments, direct observation, and root-cause analysis
Make engineering tradeoffs considering safety, regulatory requirements, quality, cost, schedule, operability, and manufacturability
Temporarily lead projects or teams, coordinate cross-functional work, remove blockers, and communicate decisions and risks
Recruit and onboard permanent owners and transfer stable scope with documentation, risks, decisions, and next steps
Create reusable tools, processes, design standards, and technical documentation
Report to the Engineering Strike Team Lead
Move between programs and take ownership of high-priority, ambiguous technical problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
2 or more years of experience solving complex engineering problems from definition through design, execution, validation, and handoff
Technical breadth across multiple engineering domains and deep expertise in at least one area such as mechanical, electrical, controls, software, systems, manufacturing, test, thermal-fluid, structural, or nuclear engineering
Ability to reason from first principles, challenge unsupported assumptions, and validate conclusions with analysis, tests, or operating data
Hands-on ability to use tools such as modeling, CAD, calculations, test equipment, scripting, data analysis, or prototyping
Experience leading cross-functional technical work without formal authority, including temporary management responsibilities when needed
Strong written and verbal communication, including decision records, technical plans, risk summaries, and executive-level updates
Willingness and ability to learn quickly
Ability to communicate technical content and results verbally
Employment eligibility under applicable U.S. export control laws; only applicants meeting the definition of a U.S. person may be eligible
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off
Equity
Bonuses
Competitive pay
401(k)
Health insurance with employer contribution
HSA
FSA
Flexible work hours
Wellness credits
Travel to headquarters twice a quarter for remote employees
Company team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings
Drug screening and testing in accordance with company policy and applicable laws