Lead Mechanical Engineer, Turbomachinery
panthalassaPortland, Oregon
Full Time
Posted November 25, 2025
$175k - $250k
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Job Description
The role involves leading the design, development, and integration of a turbogenerator system for an ocean-based renewable energy device, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to prototype, test, and deploy the machinery in harsh marine environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and integrate the Node's turbogenerator system
- Define and own system-level performance requirements and design goals
- Mechanically integrate electrical generator with rotating components
- Design and analyze components such as shafts, housings, bearings, seals, turbine blades, and stators
- Select suitable materials and coatings for marine deployment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system alignment
- Design for manufacturability, offshore assembly, and in-field serviceability
- Lead technical reviews with internal teams and external vendors
- Mentor and guide engineering team members and technicians
- Oversee project documentation and create detailed engineering drawings
- Conduct root cause analysis and iterate designs based on testing data
Requirements
- A degree in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, aerospace engineering, naval architecture, or similar.
- Extensive experience designing rotating machinery such as pumps, turbines, compressors, turbochargers, etc., with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- 3D CAD modeling experience using high-end tools such as NX.
- Strong understanding of GD T and tolerance stack-ups.
- Experience with structural FEA analysis.
- Hands-on experience assembling tight-tolerance rotating machinery.
- Proven ability to lead end-to-end design, build, test, and deploy cycles across multiple projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to independently drive complex projects forward.
- High technical curiosity and a passion for learning.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to extract insights from data and apply findings to design updates.
- Willingness to travel to vendors and test sites as needed.
- Intermittently able to work longer hours and weekends to support critical needs.
- This is an on-site position located in Portland, Oregon.
Benefits & Perks
Cash compensation of 175,000-250,000 USD
Equity in the company
Flexible paid time off
Health insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Dental insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Vision insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Disability insurance (100% paid for long-term support if disabled)
Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
Relocation assistance to Portland, Oregon
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