Senior Mechanical Engineer, Core Electronics and Systems Integration
panthalassaPortland, Oregon
Full Time
Posted September 10, 2025
$150k - $225k
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Job Description
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the design, prototyping, and integration of mechanical components for ocean-based renewable energy systems, ensuring durability and performance in harsh marine environments while collaborating with electrical and firmware teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the mechanical integration of electronics throughout the product lifecycle from concept to production.
- Design and optimize mechanical systems for electronic enclosures, chassis, brackets, and mounting solutions suitable for marine environments.
- Create and manage detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and BOMs for internal and vendor fabrication.
- Engineer for constraints such as airflow, EMI shielding, shock, and vibration, ensuring manufacturability and reliability.
- Prototype and test mechanical designs, iterating quickly to validate form, fit, and function.
- Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes to ensure performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with electrical, firmware, product, and industrial design teams for seamless system integration.
- Identify risks early and solve problems proactively through testing, feedback, and iteration.
Requirements
- A degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5 years of experience designing and packaging electronic systems for production, with a proven record of fielded products in your portfolio.
- Expertise in 3D CAD, ideally Siemens NX, with strong modeling, surfacing, and drawing creation skills.
- Proficient in GD T and experienced in tolerance stack-ups for mechanical-electrical integration.
- A track record of delivering real hardware through multiple design-build-test-release cycles.
- Ability to work independently and drive projects forward in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
- Deep understanding of materials, manufacturing methods, and environmental durability.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to getting the hard things right.
- 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 150,000 - 225,000 USD
Equity in the company
Flexible paid time off
Health insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Dental insurance (33% paid by the company for employees, 100% for partners and dependents)
Vision insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Disability insurance (100% paid by the company)
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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