Senior Manager Test Engineering

ResponsibilitiesOwn the roadmap for Oklo’s hardware test infrastructure.Develop and maintain a structured approach for test planning, execution, and reporting that meets technical, regulatory, and safety requirements.Manage multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians to execute tests on time and within budget.Collaborate with design engineers to define test objectives, test acceptance criteria, and instrumentation strategies.Lead procurement and integration of major test equipment and facilities.Ensure data quality, traceability, and configuration control for all test results, with links to requirements and V&V artifacts.Build strong interfaces with safety, licensing, and regulatory teams to ensure test programs provide defensible results.Mentor and grow a high-performing test engineering team, fostering a culture of rigor, creativity, and accountability.Strategic and hands-on: able to set long-term direction while engaging in daily problem-solving.Strong technical background in thermal-hydraulic testing, component qualification, or large-scale experimental facilities.Proven ability to manage teams, schedules, budgets, and complex projects.Excellent communicator—able to bridge technical detail and high-level objectives.Demonstrated ability to implement quality and safety processes in test environments.Thrives in fast-moving environments and is motivated by building first-of-a-kind systems. Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in mechanical, nuclear, electrical, or related engineering discipline.At least 10 years of experience in test engineering, with increasing responsibility in leadership or management.Experience in developing and executing test programs in highly regulated industries (nuclear, aerospace, defense, or similar).Familiarity with instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and facility operations.Demonstrated track record of delivering complex test programs. Bonus QualificationsMaster’s degree or PhD in a relevant engineering field.Experience with sodium or other alkali metal test systems.Prior experience supporting regulatory submittals with test data.Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter or other PLM/requirements traceability tools.Strong network within the test engineering and facility operations community. Who you areMotivated: You are self-motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to the team’s goals and work-life balance.Team-player: You collaborate and share credit, working effectively as part of a team.Excellent communicator: You communicate clearly and positively, bridging technical detail and strategic objectives.Creative: You identify open-ended problems and invent solutions without excessive micromanagement.Detail-oriented: You value accuracy, quality, and strong written communication. Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits. This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Only applicants who meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable laws may be eligible. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17