Mechanical Engineer (in field)

The Boring Company is revolutionizing urban transportation by building an underground network of tunnels to eliminate soul-crushing traffic.

As a field-based Mechanical Engineer, you'll be focused on keeping Prufrock systems running and evolving in real-world conditions. This role blends hands-on field engineering with targeted design work - owning troubleshooting, rapid iteration, and implementation of mechanical solutions directly at the job site. You'll work closely with project and engineering teams to diagnose issues, validate performance, and, when needed, design and refine critical components and assemblies for the machine. While strong mechanical design fundamentals are required, the core of this role is execution in the field: solving problems quickly, making practical decisions under pressure, and ensuring our systems perform reliably in demanding environments.

Join us to push the boundaries of mechanical engineering and make rapid transit a reality in densely populated regions.

Responsibilities

• Own on-site troubleshooting and resolution of mechanical issues on Prufrock systems, minimizing downtime and driving continuous improvement in field performance
• Alongside teams at HQ, design various systems and sub-systems related to operations such as boring machine parts, support systems, support system equipment, passenger/construction vehicles and tunnel infrastructure
• Collaborate with design and project teams to validate system behavior, provide field feedback, and inform design changes based on real-world conditions
• Execute rapid iteration cycles in the field, including modifying, installing, and testing components and assemblies as needed
• Support commissioning, maintenance, and daily operation of equipment, ensuring systems meet performance, reliability, and safety expectations
• Document issues, solutions, and design updates clearly to maintain alignment across engineering and operations teams
• Constantly evaluate how the system fits into the larger picture of a working operation. Ensure that design choices are in line with the top level needs with ample consideration of future developments.
• Ensure all systems are compliant with appropriate regulations such as MSHA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Location.
• Employ competent use of judgment, hand calculations, FEA and CAD to develop and communicate designs.
• Adhere to the project schedule and ensure timely completion from conception to implementation.
• Communicate schedule to stakeholders and others with dependent systems, bringing attention to changes in schedule as they happen.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1+ years of experience in design, build and testing.
• Hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing - can be in a professional, academic or recreational setting.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency using SolidWorks.
• Basic proficiency in machine design.
• Knowledgeable in mechatronics, mechanism design, fluid power system concepts and design, dynamics, material selection, testing methods, and common machining and fabrication processes.
• Experience in creating manufacturing drawings.
• Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
• Acute attention to detail.

Additional Requirements

• Willing to travel to job sites as required to commission & develop new designs, as well as troubleshoot and problem solve existing designs.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary.

Culture

We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

Benefits

We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.