Lead Turbomachinery Engineer
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 marine energy devices, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to prototype, test, and deploy innovative rotating machinery capable of operating in harsh ocean conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and integration of the Node's turbogenerator system
- Define and own system-level performance requirements and design goals
- Mechanically integrate the electrical generator with rotating components
- Design and analyze components such as shafts, housings, bearings, seals, turbine blades, and stators
- Select materials and coatings suitable for marine deployments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marine operations, controls, and systems engineering
- Design for manufacturability, offshore assembly, and in-field serviceability
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team
- Oversee project documentation and create detailed drawings using CAD tools
- Conduct root cause analysis and iterate designs based on testing and failure data
- Manage prototypes, testing, and fabrication processes
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 CAD NX software.
- Strong understanding of GD T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-ups.
- Experience with structural FEA (Finite Element 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.
- Travel to vendors and test sites as needed.
- Intermittently able to work longer hours and weekends to support critical needs.
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 financial 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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