Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical EngineerBacked by leading climate and American dynamism investors, Terranova builds intelligent robotic systems to terraform the Earth itself - lifting land, restoring wetlands, and protecting critical infrastructure from floods and sea-level rise.Our mission is to preserve the built environment, create new habitats, and usher in an era of abundance. Our work supports climate resilience, disaster recovery, and defense across the United States and beyond.We're assembling a world-class team that wants to work on something real, physical, and civilization-scale. If you want your work to reshape the world (literally), this is the place to do it.As a Mechanical Engineer at Terranova, you will own the mechanical design of large-scale robotic systems while maintaining a systems-level overview across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines. You will own problems end-to-end, move fast, and build machines that survive the real world. Expect to be hands-on, spend long hours in the factory and in the field working alongside technicians and operators.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as an extreme owner for mechanical and electromechanical aspects of Terranova's field deployed robotic systemsPerform first-principles engineering, FEA, hand calculations to optimize designs for real-world operation environmentsLead prototype builds, execute test campaigns, and push hardware to its limits to ensure field reliabilityCollaborate closely with electrical, controls, and field deployment teams to deliver integrated, battle-tested systemsDrive failure analysis, testing, and iterative improvement based on real-world dataPreferred Skills and ExperienceExperience in mechanical or electromechanical hardware design and analysis (plus for experience in robotics)Strong CAD proficiency (OnShape)Hands-on fabrication and prototyping skills - you enjoy working hands onDeep mechanical intuition and ability to design from first principlesComfortable with the pace and intensity of early-stage startup life, including long days, 6-day workweeks, and extended field hoursBachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldU.S. permanent residency requiredCompensation$90-140k based on experienceAdditional benefits