Hardware Test Technician

High school diploma

3+ years hands-on mechanical fabrication/assembly or test operator experience

or

equivalent training/portfolio (trade school, military, etc.)

Familiar with process equipment and ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code

Proficient with basic shop operations: cut/drill/tap/; confident using common hand/power tools safely

Hourly: $30-$50/hr

Compensation may fall outside of the range provided and will be dependent on applicant experience.

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.

#CHOP: Oklo’s Values

The Hardware Test Technician on the test team will partner with test engineers and hardware owners to fabricate, assemble, instrument, commission, and execute tests, with a focus on thermal-hydraulic tests designed, procured, and fabricated to ASME B31.3. They will translate sketches/CAD and work orders into high-quality test rigs and hardware, keep the test facility safe, clean, and organized, and support operation of test rigs. They will spend time between fabrication, assembly, test setup, instrumentation, and data capture. Work ranges from sourcing parts and coordinating with vendors to building fixtures, executing test campaigns, and documenting results.

This position will be full-time, on-site in Idaho Falls, ID.

Fabricate, assemble, and operate test hardware and process equipment from sketches, CAD, and written direction

Prepare stock—cut, drill, tap, and fit parts using common shop tools; operate basic machine tools (saws, grinders, drills, manual mill/lathe)

Perform light welding as skill allows (MIG/TIG preferred); assist experienced welders as needed