Risk Analysis Engineer

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are seeking a Risk Analysis Engineer to join our recycling engineering team.Position Description:The Risk Analysis Engineer is responsible for conducting probabilistic/quantitative risk analyses (PRAs/QRAs) to support Oklo’s used nuclear fuel (UNF) recycling facility design, licensing, deployment, and operation. Risk analysis engineers work with other members of Oklo’s recycling facility engineering design teams to conduct PRAs/QRAs of Oklo’s UNF recycling facility, including identification of initiating events, development of event trees and fault trees, quantification of event sequence probabilities, and evaluation of event sequence consequences. Risk insights from these studies are incorporated into the design to drive improvements in reliability and safety.Responsibilities:Developing PRA/QRA models of the Oklo UNF recycling facilityWorking with other members of the Oklo recycling engineering teams to identify and analyze event sequences, compile risk insights, and incorporate risk insights into the recycling facility design to maximize system availability, reliability, and safetyApplying PRA techniques to evaluate both internal process hazards and external natural phenomena hazardsSupporting licensing activities through generation of technical reports, technical analyses, and supporting documentationAbout you / Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field; a master’s or Ph.D. is highly desirable3-5 years of experience in nuclear safety or similar environmentExperience conducting Hazard and Operability (HAZOP), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and/or other process hazard analysis methodologiesDemonstrated expertise in methodologies and software used for nuclear PRA/QRA (e.g., CAFTA, SAPHIRE, ADAPT, RAVEN, etc.)Strong writing and verbal communication skills; ability to write in a modern active voice and communicate technical content clearlyBonus Qualifications:Knowledge of nuclear fuel cycle processes and nuclear fuel cycle facility accident scenariosKnowledge of used nuclear fuel recycling technologiesKnowledge of applicable nuclear safety regulations and guidance documentsExperience with fuel cycle facility design and analysisExperience with uncertainty-, transient-, and/or source term analysesExperience with human reliability-, external hazards-, and fire hazards analysesExperience with Python or other computer codesExperience in operations, maintenance, or engineering support of operating fuel cycle facilitiesWho you are:A startup person: you prefer efficiency over heavy process and thrive in a fast-paced teamMotivated: self-motivated and passionate about the vision and team goalsA team-player: you value collaboration and collective successAn excellent communicator: able to convey technical content clearlyCreative: comfortable solving open-ended problems and proposing novel solutionsDetail-oriented: strong focus on quality, grammar, and clear communicationAbout Oklo compensation: $85,000-$165,000 annuallyOklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.We are looking to fill this position immediately!About 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.Create a Job AlertInterested in building your career at Oklo? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.Apply for this job*First Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Resume/CV *Enter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfLinkedIn ProfileWebsiteExport Control Question: * Select...The questions in this section are for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information, including 10 CFR Part 810 and 15 CFR Parts 730-774. Oklo is required to obtain answers to these questions from job applicants to ensure Oklo's compliance with these export regulations. If you are a U.S. Person, the export control regulations will not limit the technical information that Oklo can share with you after you start work. If you are not a U.S. Person, the export control regulations may restrict the technical information to which we can give you access until and unless Oklo acquires an export authorization or license from the US government.Please identify yourself as one of the following A, B, or C as describedabove: *________________________________________________________________________A . 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Use the link to view regulations in Appendix A rather than relying on the list below.List IAustralia, Germany, Poland, Austria, Greece, Portugal, Belgium, Hungary, Romania, Brazil, Indonesia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Ireland, Slovenia, Canada, Italy, South Africa, Colombia, Japan, Spain, Croatia, Korea, Republic of, Sweden, Cyprus, Latvia, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Taiwan, Denmark, Luxembourg, Turkey, Egypt, Malta, United Arab Emirates, Estonia, Morocco, United Kingdom, Finland, Netherlands, Vietnam, France, NorwayExport control information continues in this section and reiterates that eligibility may depend on export controls and licensing. If offered a position, compliance requirements must be satisfied.Please identify yourself as one of the following A, B, or C as described above: *Oklo requires employees to travel twice a quarter annually to either headquarters or another designated location based on team/company needs or events. 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Created: 2025-09-17