Lead Structures Engineer

Panthalassa

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 235,000 - 285,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Cash compensation of $235,000 - $285,000

Equity in the company

Flexible paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A renewable energy and ocean technology company based in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer, Hull. In this critical role, you will provide technical leadership and oversee the structural design of core technology, ensuring performance in harsh ocean environments. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in CAD modeling and a proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in 3D CAD modeling.
5+ years experience with large scale, safety critical welded steel structures.
Strong fundamental skills with hand calculations.

Responsibilities

Lead structural design and integrity for Node Hull.
Mentor and guide team in technical excellence.
Oversee project documentation and engineering releases.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Team building and mentoring

Strong communication skills

Structural FEA

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

Job description

Lead Mechanical Engineer, Hull

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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.

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.

About The Job

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer, Hull 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 hull and the team that form the backbone of our Nodes.

This is a role that requires deep structural design experience, ability to make outstanding technical contributions, and leadership abilities that are effective in a humble and high-performance culture. While defining the design for our Nodes, you will build and manage a team to support the future iterations of our Nodes. The ideal candidate is a technical expert and a practical builder comfortable with personally conducting detailed design work, values working alongside our manufacturing team, and is a skilled leader who has well-developed interpersonal skills and a passion for developing others. You must thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Accountable for the Node Hull structural design and integrity.
Accountable for the team that defines the Node primary and secondary structures.
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.
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.

The above qualifications are desired, not required. We encourage you to apply if you are a strong candidate with only some of the desired skills and experience listed.

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 (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
- Dental insurance (the company pays 100% 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).