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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 14, 2026
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Job Description
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 support 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 in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis. You will own your designs cradle-to-grave, from first concept through fabrication and deployment at sea. 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 of 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 should 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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