Mechanical Design Engineer — High-Temp Systems & Production

Rondo Energy; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Rondo Energy in Alameda, CA is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of ceramic, refractory, steel, and insulation assemblies for high‑temperature systems.

You will drive concepts to production, applying FEA, GD&T, CAD, and PLM in a fast, hands‑on environment, with 3–5 years of experience and strong collaboration with electrical and controls teams.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of mechanical design experience from concept to production.
• Proficiency in FEA and 1D thermal analysis; CFD experience a plus.
• Strong fundamentals in GD&T and tolerance stack‑ups.
• Experience with high‑temperature materials and thermal‑mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design components, assemblies, and systems using high-temperature materials up to 1500°C.
• Perform FEA and 1D thermal/CFD analyses and support FMEA.
• Lead rapid prototyping and test‑learn cycles.
• Apply GD&T and tolerance stack‑ups to critical features.
• Integrate high‑temperature sensors and cabling with electrical/controls teams.
• Use SolidWorks and PLM for design documentation.
• Prepare subsystem requirements and supplier documents.
• Lead design reviews and cross‑functional progress reporting.

Skills

FEA

1D thermal analysis

CFD

GD&T

Tolerance stack‑ups

High‑temperature materials

Thermal‑mechanical systems

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM

Job description

Rondo Energy in Alameda, CA is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of ceramic, refractory, steel, and insulation assemblies for high‑temperature systems.

You will drive concepts to production, applying FEA, GD&T, CAD, and PLM in a fast, hands‑on environment, with 3–5 years of experience and strong collaboration with electrical and controls teams.