Mechanical Analyst Engineer

Summary

Join Oklo's engineering team as a Mechanical Analyst, focusing on FEA automation and tool development. You will perform FEA to evaluate structural performance, automate analysis workflows using scripting (Python preferred), and create technical documentation. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to driving design decisions and ensuring robust product development. Responsibilities include supporting product requirements, planning validation activities, and interpreting engineering standards. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in engineering, FEA experience, strong programming skills, and excellent communication abilities. Bonus qualifications include a Master's or PhD, familiarity with ASME codes, and experience with version control systems.

Requirements

• Bachelors in engineering (e.g., mechanical, aerospace, etc.)
• Proven experience in structural analysis using FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar)
• Strong programming skills for automation—preferably Python, with good software development practices
• Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical documentation and reports
• Experience developing and managing product requirements and associated test and verification plans
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary engineering environment

Responsibilities

• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate structural performance, stress, fatigue, and failure modes
• Automate analysis workflows and engineering processes using scripting and software tools (Python preferred)
• Develop clear, concise, and technically sound documentation of engineering methodologies, analysis results, and design justifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality, and test engineering to drive design decisions and ensure robust product development
• Support the creation and refinement of product requirements
• Plan and execute validation and verification activities, including designing and overseeing physical test programs to validate engineering assumptions and design requirements
• Interpret and apply engineering standards and codes relevant to product design and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in engineering
• Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III, division 1 or 5 Section VIII, division 1 or 2 Nuclear-specific code cases
• Familiarity with configuration management and version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN, etc.)

Benefits

• Flexible time off
• Equity
• Competitive pay
• 401k
• Health insurance
• FSA
• Flexible work hours