Mechanical Design Engineer

Navier; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick Time

401k

100% paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Job summary

Navier in California is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience to join their innovative team. The successful candidate will lead the design and production implementation of their electric hydrofoiling boat, the N30. Responsibilities include system design, procurement, testing, and quality control. A degree in mechanical engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience are required, along with strong attention to detail. Competitive benefits including 100% paid medical coverage are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in quality control and production environments.
• Familiarity with electric power systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and implementation of a cross disciplinary system.
• Own the complete production implementation including procurement, design testing and validation, quality control.
• Create robust and accurate drawings and models using SolidWorks.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

About Us:

At Navier, we are building America's next-generation maritime company. Our mission is to make waterways as accessible as our highways and to build the most compelling, zero‑emission marine vessels that enable a new era of clean waterborne transportation. We have recently launched N30, America's first and the world's longest range electric hydrofoiling boat. N30 is 10x more efficient than traditional gas boats, revolutionizing the way we move goods and people on the water and unlocking a new form of scalable water transportation for 46% of the world's population living in congested coastal cities.

We are an adventurous, close‑knit team backed by some of the most prominent tech leaders and well known venture firms in Silicon Valley. Our leaders are MIT, Berkeley and CMU graduates with extensive expertise in aerospace, maritime, autonomous systems and robotics. Join us as we embark on the next phase of exciting growth!

Position Overview:

Navier is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with a strong hands‑on experience to join our fast paced and innovative team. The successful candidate will own a major system in our next production vessel and contribute to making the N30 the most reliable and successful electric boat.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development and implementation of a cross disciplinary system.
• Own the complete production implementation including procurement, design testing and validation, quality control, and operator training.
• Create robust and accurate drawings and models for production using SolidWorks.
• Design for the correct manufacturing process including machining, composites, injection molding, bending, etc along with choosing a suitable surface finish or coating.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent) with at least 2 years of experience
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure designs are safe, efficient, and meet regulatory standards.
• Experience with quality control and a production environment.

Highly Desired:

• Experience with the maritime environment (e.g., IP ratings, ABYC standard, corrosion issues, galvanic isolation)
• Familiarity with electric power systems
• Experienced and passionate boater

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes base salary and benefits. Benefits include PTO, Sick Time, 401k and 100% paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for the employee.

Navier's pay ranges are informed and defined through professional‑grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.