On-site, our offices, lab, shop, and manufacturing facilities are located in and near Portland, Oregon .
Key Responsibilities
We are developing a core technology, the “Node”, that will operate in the worst conditions the world’s oceans have to offer for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will spearhead the design of numerous mechanical components and assemblies that must withstand extreme loads and a harsh ocean environment. You will support subsystem design through trade studies, CAD modeling, analysis, lab testing, and deployment preparation. This position requires a highly motivated, hands-on engineer who thrives in ambiguity, can execute with autonomy, and is eager to take on end-to-end ownership, defining requirements and architecture and driving through design, prototype testing, and final build. We expect you to be especially strong in analysis and to gravitate toward first-principles, fundamental-physics approaches to problem solving.
Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment. If you are an excellent engineer, regardless of your background, we want you to apply.
Design and analyze mechanical components and assemblies including structures, enclosures, fluid systems, and test equipment
Create and maintain component and assembly CAD models using NX and Teamcenter
Create detailed component and assembly drawings with a strong grasp of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-ups
Drive design trade studies and engineering reviews, helping document decisions and technical findings
Work with, and direct, a skilled technician workforce to carry out prototyping, testing, fabrication, and development of operational and maintenance procedures
Requirements
A degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, naval architecture, ocean engineering, or other engineering discipline
2-5 years experience designing components, structures, and assemblies from a variety of materials (steel, aluminum, titanium, plastics, composites, etc.)
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling
Strong use of hand calculations for structural analysis
Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to incorporate feedback from engineers, technicians, and suppliers
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and work independently
A work history encompassing at least one design, build, test, deploy/release/produce cycle
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field, or additional industry experience
Experience designing packaging for electronics in harsh environments
Experience with sheet metal part design
Hands-on experience with fabrication, prototyping, or testing
Experience with NX/Teamcenter
Exposure to instrumentation and controls (sensors, actuators)
Programming or scripting skills (Python, MATLAB, Julia, etc.) for analysis and data review
Travel to vendors and test sites as needed.
Intermittently able to work longer hours and weekends to support critical needs. While we expect a lot of each other, we also offer a high degree of autonomy and work-life balance.
Benefits & Perks
If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:
Cash compensation of $125,000 - $175,000.
Equity in the company. We’re all owners and if we’re successful, this equity will be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).
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