Mechanical Engineer

Claros; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Claros, a leading power management solutions company, seeks a Mechanical Engineer for a contract position. The role focuses on designing mechanical components, performing simulations, and collaborating cross-functionally. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and extensive CAD experience, with potential for full-time employment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Strong FEA skills and experience with MATLAB for simulation.
• Knowledge of PCB design constraints and mechanical documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and model mechanical components using CAD tools.
• Perform FEA for structural, thermal, and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate on systems integrating mechanical components with PCBs.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

CAD Software Proficiency

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

AutoCAD

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Claros is a power management solutions company that is innovating at the intersection of power and compute to make AI more sustainable and widely available. By driving down the cost and complexity of power delivery and leveraging innovative hardware and software, the company seeks to decrease energy consumption, optimize power delivery, increase compute performance, and maximize the efficiency of AI operations.

Mechanical Engineer (Contractor)

Contract: 3 - 6 Months with opportunity to join full-time

Location: VA, Remote

Competitive hourly rate: $80-$100 per hour



About Claros

Claros enables Grid-to-Chip power infrastructure solutions for next generation Data Centers. Our mission is to transform power management to meet the global energy demand created by big data, artificial intelligence and ML. Through our innovative power delivery platform, our technology helps next generation data centers implement and operate server platforms that identify, control, and optimize power and energy management systems to meet real-world end user demands. We serve government and commercial customers.

About The Team

We are open-minded, fast paced, problem solvers that value open dialogue and candor. Our passion is to challenge the status-quo and we embrace transformational thinking. Our response is never "no, but…." instead "yes, if….". We are mindful of our personal and organizational blinders and try to build an environment where are team members are At Their Best.

What You Will Do

• Design and model mechanical components using CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, etc.)
• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural, thermal, and mechanical systems
• Collaborate on systems that integrate mechanical components with Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
• Analyze and simulate systems using MATLAB
• Generate detailed engineering drawings, BOMs, and documentation
• Support prototyping, testing, and cross-functional collaboration (electrical, manufacturing, QA)
  
  
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Strong FEA skills (ANSYS, Abaqus, etc.)
• Experience with MATLAB for simulation/data analysis
• Knowledge of PCB design constraints and packaging integration
• Familiar with DFM/DFA, GD&T, and mechanical documentation standards
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with PLM tools (Windchill, Arena, etc.)
• Exposure to rapid prototyping, 3D printing, or lab testing
• Understanding of industry standards (ISO, ASME)