Mechanical Analyst Engineer

Summary

Join Oklo's engineering team as a Mechanical Analyst Engineer, contributing to the analysis of mechanical components in power plant design. You will solve complex problems using first-principles thinking, hand calculations, and FEA. This role involves optimizing mechanical designs, collaborating with various teams, and coordinating with external vendors. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in mechanics and strength of materials, with expertise in areas like dynamics, creep, fatigue, and heat transfer. You will create clear documentation, recommend design changes, and contribute to in-house analysis methodologies. This position requires strong communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, aerospace, materials)
• 4+ years of industry experience performing mechanical or structural analysis within sectors such as energy, aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial machinery, or advanced manufacturing
• Proven experience in structural analysis using FEA tools (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus, COMSOL)
• Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical documentation and reports
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary engineering environment

Responsibilities

• Perform rigorous mechanical analyses across all levels of fidelity, from hand calculations and textbook formulas to highly detailed Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Evaluate structural performance for stress, creep, fatigue, vibration, temperature limits, and other failure modes
• Interpret and apply relevant engineering standards and codes (e.g., ASME, ASCE, AISC) to establish appropriate design limits and acceptance criteria
• Develop clear, concise, and technically sound documentation of engineering methodologies, analysis results, and design justifications
• Summarize mechanical analysis results in written documents and presentation slides, translating complex data into concise summaries of key findings (e.g., peak stresses, safety margins) and actionable design revision recommendations, and present those results to management and various stakeholders
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in engineering
• Strong programming skills for automating analysis workflows—preferably Python, with good software development practices
• Familiarity with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III, Division 1 or 5 Section VIII, Division 2 Nuclear-specific code cases
• Experience developing and managing product requirements and associated test and verification plans
• 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