Senior Mechanical Designer – Fuel Recycling
Posted 19hrs ago
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Senior Mechanical Designer developing mechanical designs, CAD models, and fabrication drawings for nuclear fuel recycling technology. Collaborating with engineering teams to create custom process hardware.
Responsibilities:
- Developing detailed mechanical designs, 3D CAD models, fabrication drawings, and prototype hardware supporting Oklo's first-of-a-kind nuclear fuel recycling technology.
- Translating engineering concepts into practical, manufacturable hardware.
- Creating production-quality CAD models and drawing packages for custom equipment.
- Collaborating closely with engineers, machinists, welders, and fabrication vendors to optimize designs for manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance.
- Supporting prototype fabrication by responding to shop questions, incorporating manufacturing feedback, and revising drawings as designs evolve.
- Participating in design reviews and contributing practical fabrication and assembly recommendations.
Requirements:
- Associate's degree, technical certification, or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).
- 5+ years of experience developing detailed mechanical designs and fabrication drawings.
- Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks, including complex assemblies, weldments, sheet metal, and drawing creation.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and mechanical assembly.
- Experience creating fabrication drawings with appropriate GD&T, tolerancing, bills of materials, and manufacturing notes.
- Demonstrated experience applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
- Ability to interpret engineering requirements and produce accurate, complete mechanical documentation.
Benefits:
- flexible time off
- equity
- bonuses
- competitive pay
- 401(k)
- health insurance (with employer contribution)
- HSA
- FSA
- flexible work hours
- wellness credits


















