Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- NRC Regulations
- 10 CFR
Required qualifications
- At least 5 years of work experience Bachelor’s degree or higher in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar Familiarity with PRA techniques Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills
About this role
The Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Engineer is responsible for conducting probabilistic risk analyses to support our fast reactor design development, licensing, deployment, and operation.
Responsibilities
- Developing probabilistic risk analysis models of our fast reactor designs Working with our engineering analysis teams to analyze event sequences and compile risk insights Using PRA techniques to evaluate external hazards Working with our engineering design teams to incorporate risk insights into the design and improve system reliability Supporting licensing activities through generation of technical reports, technical analyses, and supporting documentation
Preferred qualifications
- Advanced training/education/experience in PRA Experience delivering products for regulatory review (DOE authorization, NRC licensing under 10 CFR Parts 50 or 52) Experience with PRA software (CAFTA, SAPHIRE, ADAPT, RAVEN, etc.) Experience with fast reactor design and analysis Experience with hazard analysis (FMEAs, Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPS), What-if Analysis) Experience with transient or source term analysis Experience with human reliability analysis Experience in operations, maintenance, or engineering support of operating nuclear power plants Competencies We are looking for a PRA engineer that is: Passionate about clean energy Passionate about making advanced fission a reality Willing and able to learn quickly Eager to work on a dynamic team, receive constructive feedback, and grow with us Willing to think differently and do things in new ways Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving, while not leaning only on what has been done before Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems An excellent writer who can write in modern active voice, so make your cover letter compelling and write it well!
- Able to communicate technical content and results verbally Who you are: A startup person: You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process.
- You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team.
- If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us!
- There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.
- Motivated: You are self-motivated.
Location, schedule, and travel
Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter annually, based on business or team needs, including attendance at team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings.
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