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Mechatronics Engineer

Oklo · Oak Ridge, TN or Remote

Posted Oct 15, 2026

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Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Mechatronics Engineer to join our nuclear fuel recycling engineering team.

Position Description

The mechatronics engineer is responsible for designing automated systems and robotic material-handling equipment for remote-operated processes in radiological hot cells for the Oklo Fuel Recycling Facility. Day-to-day activities will include system design, CAD modeling, requirements generation, and eventual prototyping and integration of augmentation into various systems. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams including facility design, chemical engineering, pyroprocessing, instrumentation and controls, software engineering, process modeling, quality assurance, and licensing.

There is a strong preference for candidates in the Oak Ridge, TN area.

Specific responsibilities may include:

Designing robotic and electromechanical systems for remote handling of materials in high-temperature, high corrosion, and high-radiation environments

Defining architecture, specifications, control logic, and performance criteria for automated material-handling and process systems

Integrating automation hardware, sensors, and control systems for reliable unmanned operations

Serving as technical lead for automation and handling systems across their lifecycle

Developing documentation to guide fabrication, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of automated equipment …

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