Founding Mechanical Engineer - Gas Turbine Power for AI

EQ3; United States; On-site; USD 132,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

EQ3 is seeking a founding mechanical engineer to own hardware from first calculations through test. This hands-on role involves designing and building mechanical systems around high-speed rotating engines, with direct collaboration with suppliers and shops to bring hardware to life on a fast-growing team.

You’ll shape product direction, engineering processes, and the team as it grows, tackling CAD/analysis and test challenges in a dynamic startup setting.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Hands-on hardware design experience across multiple systems from concept through build and test.
• Strong fundamentals in fluids, heat transfer, structures and machine design.
• Comfortable with CAD and analysis tools; enjoy working in the shop and on the test stand.
• Thrives in a small, fast-moving team with ownership.

Responsibilities

• Design and own the mechanical systems around the engine: gas fuel systems, lube oil, cooling, inlet and exhaust.
• Design skids, structures and mounts for a high-speed rotating machine.
• Do calcs, CAD and analysis (FEA, CFD and thermal as needed).
• Work directly with suppliers and machine shops to get hardware built.
• Take systems through test, integration and commissioning.
• Help shape the product, the engineering processes and the team as it grows.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

CAD

FEA/CFD

Shop/test stand experience

Education

BS or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Analysis tools

Job description

EQ3 is seeking a founding mechanical engineer to own hardware from first calculations through test. This hands-on role involves designing and building mechanical systems around high-speed rotating engines, with direct collaboration with suppliers and shops to bring hardware to life on a fast-growing team.

You’ll shape product direction, engineering processes, and the team as it grows, tackling CAD/analysis and test challenges in a dynamic startup setting.