Hardware Test Technician at Oklo Inc in Idaho Falls, ID | USD30-50 | Kablio

Role

Description

inventory management

troubleshooting

machining

fabrication

sensor installation

test setup

Manage inventory of consumables, fasteners, gases, and tooling; keep bins stocked and labeled
Troubleshoot build and test issues
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop (5S experience a plus); manage waste streams and enforce PPE and safety procedures
Coordinate with engineers and vendors for quick-turn machining, welding, coatings, and other service
Prepare stock—cut, drill, tap, and fit parts using common shop tools; operate basic machine tools (saws, grinders, drills, manual mill/lathe)
Fabricate, assemble, and operate test hardware and process equipment from sketches, CAD, and written direction
Install and calibrate sensors
Create and update build documentation: redlines, as-built notes, BOM updates, and simple work instructions
Perform light welding as skill allows (MIG/TIG preferred); assist experienced welders as needed
Set up and execute tests (thermal-hydraulic, mechanical, tribology), including fixture build and instrumentation
Receive and inspect incoming parts; verify dimensions and finish against drawings; escalate nonconformance issues

Requirements

labview

dewesoft

iso9001

asme b31.3

fabrication

associate degree

3+ years hands-on mechanical fabrication/assembly or test operator experience or equivalent training/portfolio (trade school, military, etc.)
Comfortable setting up simple test rigs and recording data in spreadsheets; willing to learn instrumentation/DAQ
Test & instrumentation depth: strain gauges, load cells, thermocouples, pressure transducers; NI/LabVIEW, Dewesoft, or equivalent DAQ
Quality systems exposure (ISO 9001/AS9100)
Prior experience in an R&D test environment
Willing to support occasional off-hours work or local field/onsite deployments as needed
Familiar with process equipment and ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code
Able to lift up to ~50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform shop/fab tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
Proficient with basic shop operations: cut/drill/tap/; confident using common hand/power tools safely
Can read mechanical drawings and build notes; understands basic tolerances and fit; uses calipers/mics/gauges accurately
Organized and reliable: follow work instructions, document builds, track parts/kits
Associate degree in manufacturing/industrial tech, engineering technology, or similar
Basic computer skills: spreadsheets/docs, file management; ability to use CAD viewers
Valid driver's license
High school diploma
Rigging & material handling: forklift/overhead crane experience; basic load calculation
Strong communication and teamwork; asks clarifying questions and closes loops
A&P license
Familiar with shop safety, PPE, and housekeeping (5S); aware of machine guarding and LOTO basics

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Pioneering the future of nuclear energy with compact and efficient reactor designs.
Aiming to provide reliable, low-cost power to address the global clean energy challenge.
Innovative approach prioritizes scalability and sustainability.
Reshaping energy perception with a team of passionate engineers and scientists.
Enabling small modular reactors for energy delivery to remote locations and industries.
Focus on safety and minimal waste to meet rising global energy demand.
Utilizing a unique fuel design for greater efficiency and sustainability compared to traditional reactors.
Supported by private investment and government grants advancing clean energy solutions.
Developing prototypes with commercialization goals for the future.

Culture + Values

A startup person: you aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process.
Motivated: you are self-motivated and bring an enthusiasm to the team that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out.
A team-player: Oklo genuinely is a team; we aren't about taking credit for ourselves or pushing blame to others.
An excellent communicator: technically competent and a clear, upbeat communicator.
Creative: able to identify and invent solutions when things fall outside clear scopes or processes without micromanagement.
Detail-oriented: focus on excellence, consistency, quality; even grammar and spelling matter.

Environment + Sustainability

15–50 MWe

Aurora Reactors Capacity

Delivers clean, reliable, and affordable energy with a 10-year refuel cycle.

over 90%

Fuel Recycling Efficiency

Advanced fuel recycling extracts over 90% of remaining potential energy from used fuel, lowering fuel costs significantly.

2030s

Fuel Recycling Facility Deployment

Commercial-scale fuel recycling facility deployment planned for the 2030s.

2027

First Aurora Deployment

First Aurora powerhouse deployment at Idaho National Laboratory targeted for 2027.

Developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, affordable energy at scale using Aurora reactors with a 10-year refuel cycle.
Master Power Agreement to deploy up to 12 GW of Aurora powerhouses for Switch through 2044.
Secured Letters of Intent covering up to 750 MW and a pipeline of ~2,100 MW of low-carbon power for U.S. data centers.
Strategic alliance with Liberty Energy combining near-term natural gas solutions with future integration of zero-carbon Aurora reactors.
No explicit net-zero target date published.

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Energy overview

Oklo selects Kiewit as lead constructor

Proposed acquisition of Atomic Alchemy

Role

Description

inventory management

troubleshooting

machining

fabrication

sensor installation

test setup

Manage inventory of consumables, fasteners, gases, and tooling; keep bins stocked and labeled
Troubleshoot build and test issues
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop (5S experience a plus); manage waste streams and enforce PPE and safety procedures
Coordinate with engineers and vendors for quick-turn machining, welding, coatings, and other service
Prepare stock—cut, drill, tap, and fit parts using common shop tools; operate basic machine tools (saws, grinders, drills, manual mill/lathe)
Fabricate, assemble, and operate test hardware and process equipment from sketches, CAD, and written direction
Install and calibrate sensors
Create and update build documentation: redlines, as-built notes, BOM updates, and simple work instructions
Perform light welding as skill allows (MIG/TIG preferred); assist experienced welders as needed
Set up and execute tests (thermal-hydraulic, mechanical, tribology), including fixture build and instrumentation
Receive and inspect incoming parts; verify dimensions and finish against drawings; escalate nonconformance issues

Requirements

labview

dewesoft

iso9001

asme b31.3

fabrication

associate degree

3+ years hands-on mechanical fabrication/assembly or test operator experience or equivalent training/portfolio (trade school, military, etc.)
Comfortable setting up simple test rigs and recording data in spreadsheets; willing to learn instrumentation/DAQ
Test & instrumentation depth: strain gauges, load cells, thermocouples, pressure transducers; NI/LabVIEW, Dewesoft, or equivalent DAQ
Quality systems exposure (ISO 9001/AS9100)
Prior experience in an R&D test environment
Willing to support occasional off-hours work or local field/onsite deployments as needed
Familiar with process equipment and ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code
Able to lift up to ~50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform shop/fab tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
Proficient with basic shop operations: cut/drill/tap/; confident using common hand/power tools safely
Can read mechanical drawings and build notes; understands basic tolerances and fit; uses calipers/mics/gauges accurately
Organized and reliable: follow work instructions, document builds, track parts/kits
Associate degree in manufacturing/industrial tech, engineering technology, or similar
Basic computer skills: spreadsheets/docs, file management; ability to use CAD viewers
Valid driver's license
High school diploma
Rigging & material handling: forklift/overhead crane experience; basic load calculation
Strong communication and teamwork; asks clarifying questions and closes loops
A&P license
Familiar with shop safety, PPE, and housekeeping (5S); aware of machine guarding and LOTO basics

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Pioneering the future of nuclear energy with compact and efficient reactor designs.
Aiming to provide reliable, low-cost power to address the global clean energy challenge.
Innovative approach prioritizes scalability and sustainability.
Reshaping energy perception with a team of passionate engineers and scientists.
Enabling small modular reactors for energy delivery to remote locations and industries.
Focus on safety and minimal waste to meet rising global energy demand.
Utilizing a unique fuel design for greater efficiency and sustainability compared to traditional reactors.
Supported by private investment and government grants advancing clean energy solutions.
Developing prototypes with commercialization goals for the future.

Culture + Values

A startup person: you aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process.
Motivated: you are self-motivated and bring an enthusiasm to the team that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out.
A team-player: Oklo genuinely is a team; we aren't about taking credit for ourselves or pushing blame to others.
An excellent communicator: technically competent and a clear, upbeat communicator.
Creative: able to identify and invent solutions when things fall outside clear scopes or processes without micromanagement.
Detail-oriented: focus on excellence, consistency, quality; even grammar and spelling matter.

Environment + Sustainability

15–50 MWe

Aurora Reactors Capacity

Delivers clean, reliable, and affordable energy with a 10-year refuel cycle.

over 90%

Fuel Recycling Efficiency

Advanced fuel recycling extracts over 90% of remaining potential energy from used fuel, lowering fuel costs significantly.

2030s

Fuel Recycling Facility Deployment

Commercial-scale fuel recycling facility deployment planned for the 2030s.

2027

First Aurora Deployment

First Aurora powerhouse deployment at Idaho National Laboratory targeted for 2027.

Developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, affordable energy at scale using Aurora reactors with a 10-year refuel cycle.
Master Power Agreement to deploy up to 12 GW of Aurora powerhouses for Switch through 2044.
Secured Letters of Intent covering up to 750 MW and a pipeline of ~2,100 MW of low-carbon power for U.S. data centers.
Strategic alliance with Liberty Energy combining near-term natural gas solutions with future integration of zero-carbon Aurora reactors.
No explicit net-zero target date published.

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Energy overview

Oklo selects Kiewit as lead constructor

Proposed acquisition of Atomic Alchemy