Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical EngineerWe are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. Our focus is on capturing civilizational levels of ultra-low-cost renewable energy for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels delivered to shore.The company is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon and backed by leading venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, university endowments, and private investment offices. We operate as an idea meritocracy in which the best ideas change the company's direction on a regular basis.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 Senior 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 be responsible for subsystems from inception through deployment, including initial trade studies, preliminary and detailed design, lab testing, commissioning, and deployment in the field. 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.Responsibilities:Serve as responsible engineer for core technology subsystems, which could include: primary and secondary structures, pressure- and seawater-tolerant electronics packaging, fluid systems, lab-based testing apparatuses, cable routing and layout, and ground-support equipmentCreate and maintain component and assembly CAD models using NX and TeamcenterCreate detailed component and assembly drawings with a strong grasp of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-upsDrive design trade studies and engineering reviews, helping document decisions and technical findingsDrive material selection and corrosion-conscious detailing for long-duration seawater serviceInterface with external fabricators and vendorsWork with, and direct, a skilled technician workforce to carry out prototyping, testing, fabrication, and development of operational and maintenance proceduresMentor less-experienced engineers and set design and analysis standards the team builds onRequired Qualifications:A degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, naval architecture, marine engineering, or other engineering disciplineExtensive experience designing components, structures, and assemblies from a variety of materials (steel, aluminum, titanium, plastics, composites, etc.)5+ years 3D CAD modeling experienceStrong use of hand calculations for structural analysisExperience with structural FEAStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to provide guidance and technical material to engineers, designers, technicians, and suppliers, adeptly receiving and incorporating their guidance and technical information into your approachConfidence working independently to drive a project forwardA work history encompassing at least five design, build, test, deploy/release/produce cycles for different projectsDesired Qualifications:Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, naval architecture, ocean engineering, or a related field, or 5 years additional experience in lieu of an advanced degreeAt least 5 years in a similar roleExperience designing packaging for electronics exposed to the marine environmentExperience with sheet metal part designExperience with sealing methods including o-rings and gasketsExperience designing piping systems that include pumps, valves, sensors, etc.Hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing in a professional, academic or recreational settingExperience with rapid prototyping processes (3D printing, CNC-machining, laser cutting)Familiarity with instrumentation and control components (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoids, pneumatic valves)Experience with NX/TeamcenterExperience with finite element analysis (NX NASTRAN, FEMAP) software packagesExperience using Python, Julia, MATLAB, Mathematica, or another similar programming language for data review and analysisKnowledge of engineering standards and best practices including ASME Y14.5Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-starting, and demanding atmosphereA curiosity to learn and a passion for continuous improvementSolid understanding of technical projects from the details to the big pictureStrong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skillsAdditional Requirements: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.Compensation and Benefits:If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:Cash compensation of $150,000 - $225,000.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:Unlimited, flexible paid time off and flexible working hours.Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents).Dental insurance (the company pays 33% for full-time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents).Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents).Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long-term financial support if you become disabled).Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA.Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).Location:This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon.