Radiological Waste Engineering Lead - Early Deployments

Oklo

Idaho Falls, ID

Full Time

Posted August 4, 2026

$140k - $180k

Nuclear Energy

Remote

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Job Description

Oklo is developing advanced fission power plants and fuel cycle facilities to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership Develop enterprise-wide radioactive waste management strategies for advanced reactors, fuel recycling facilities, isotope production facilities, and supporting infrastructure. Lead the development of radioactive waste system designs from conceptual engineering through detailed design. Define waste characterization methodologies and acceptance criteria for disposal facilities. Develop waste treatment, packaging, storage, transportation, and disposal strategies. Evaluate waste minimization opportunities throughout facility design. Support optimization of process flows to reduce waste generation. Lead technical reviews of waste system designs developed by internal teams and engineering contractors. Develop long-term strategies for waste disposition that support commercial deployment.
Licensing & Regulatory Develop licensing strategies supporting NRC radioactive waste requirements. Prepare technical sections supporting NRC license applications and environmental reports. Interface with the NRC, DOE, Agreement States, disposal facilities, and transportation authorities. Interpret regulations affecting radioactive waste management and communicate impacts to project teams. Support Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA), Environmental Reports, Safety Analysis Reports, and other licensing documentation. Develop compliance strategies for low-level radioactive waste, mixed waste, hazardous waste, state-defined waste categories, and naturally occurring radioactive materials where applicable.
Waste Transportation & Disposal Establish onsite waste handling requirements. Lead procurement or development of internal waste tracking system. Develop transportation strategies for radioactive materials and radioactive waste. Evaluate disposal pathways across commercial and government facilities. Lead development and maintenance of commercial waste profiles. Coordinate with disposal vendors and transportation providers. Support waste classification and packaging requirements. Develop cost models associated with long-term waste disposition.
Cross-Functional Leadership Work closely with engineering, licensing, operations, and environmental compliance Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices for radioactive waste engineering. Develop internal standards, design guides, and engineering procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
10+ years of experience in radioactive waste engineering, fuel cycle engineering, nuclear facility operations, or radioactive waste management.
Strong understanding of radioactive waste classification and characterization.
Experience with radioactive waste treatment and disposal pathways.
Familiarity with applicable regulations including: 10 CFR Parts 20, 61, 70, 71, and/or 72 DOT radioactive material transportation regulations
Familiarity with DOE directives and guidance including DOE/NE O 435.1, DOE M 435.1, and DOE O 474.2
Experience preparing technical engineering documentation.
Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field.
Experience supporting NRC licensing or DOE approvals.
Experience with fuel cycle facilities.
Experience with isotope production facilities.
Experience developing waste acceptance documentation.
Experience with transportation package selection and certification.
Knowledge of commercial low-level waste disposal facilities and waste acceptance criteria.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
We are looking for a Radiological Waste Engineering Lead that is:
Passionate about radiological waste management
Passionate about clean energy
An optimist at heart
Passionate about making advanced fission a reality
Willing and able to learn quickly
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 a modern active voice, so make your cover letter compelling and write it well!
Able to communicate technical content and results verbally
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. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance! It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.
A team-player : Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren’t about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren’t about pushing blame to others. We do incredible things because we work as a team.
An excellent communicator : We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator.
Creative : Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement. The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.
Detail-oriented : This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward.
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. For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.