Lead Mechanical Engineer, Structures

About The Company

We 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.

About The Job

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team and provide technical leadership for the mechanical design and development of our core technology, the "Node." The Node is a device designed to produce energy in the harshest ocean conditions for extended periods without maintenance. This role is crucial to the success of our mission. You will be responsible for the backbone of the Node, its structural hull.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the Node’s primary and secondary structures
• Accountable for the team that defines the Node primary and secondary structures
• Own the design, analysis, and development of Node structures, secondary structures, and subassemblies
• Lead and participate in design reviews with the internal team and interface with external fabricators and vendors
• Mentor and guide other engineers and designers, fostering a culture of technical excellence
• Oversee project documentation and create detailed engineering releases using drawings and GD&T as appropriate
• Partner closely with our Manufacturing and Operations team to produce new Node designs and design increments that achieve targets for cost and performance
• Develop and maintain expert level use of CAD software personally and within the team for engineering definition and release

Required Qualifications

• A degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, naval architecture, marine engineering, or another related engineering discipline
• Extensive experience designing components, structures, and assemblies from a variety of materials
• 10+ years of 3D CAD modeling experience
• 5+ years experience with large scale, safety critical welded steel structures
• Strong fundamental skills with hand calculations and experience with structural FEA
• Demonstrated experience building teams, leading, and mentoring other engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide guidance to and receive it from engineers, designers, technicians, and suppliers
• A work history that includes at least five design, build, test, deploy/release/produce cycles for complex systems/vehicles

Desired Qualifications

• An advanced degree in a relevant engineering field or 5 years of additional experience
• 5+ years in a similar role
• Proficiency with NX/Teamcenter
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals relevant to marine systems (welded structures, mechanical assemblies, hydraulics/pneumatics, industrial automation & data acquisition, etc.)
• Experience with a programming language like Python, Julia, or Mathematica
• Knowledge of engineering standards such as ASME Y14.5

Additional 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

• Cash compensation of $235,000 - 285,000.
• 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:
• Flexible paid time off
• Health insurance (100% of gold level PPO plan paid for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents)
• Dental insurance (100% paid for full-time employees and 100% for partners and dependents)
• Vision insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents)
• Disability insurance (100% company-paid long-term coverage)
• 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 position is full-time and on-site at our office in Portland, Oregon.