Mechanical Engineer

About this role

A renewable energy company developing ocean technology seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design robust mechanical components and assemblies for deep-sea systems that operate autonomously in extreme conditions. You'll own projects end-to-end—from requirements and CAD modeling through prototyping, testing, and deployment—while working collaboratively with technicians and cross-functional teams.

What you'll do

• Design and analyze mechanical components, structures, enclosures, and fluid systems for ocean deployment
• Create and maintain CAD models using NX and Teamcenter with detailed drawings and GD&T specifications
• Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and validate designs through trade studies
• Lead design reviews, document technical decisions, and drive engineering trade-offs
• Direct technicians in prototyping, testing, fabrication, and operational procedure development
• Support vendor relationships and travel to test sites as needed

What they're looking for

• 3D CAD modeling (NX/Teamcenter preferred)
• Structural analysis and hand calculations
• Material selection (steel, aluminum, titanium, composites, plastics)
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Prototyping and hands-on fabrication experience
• Technical communication and design documentation
• Instrumentation and controls fundamentals
• Programming/scripting (Python, MATLAB) for analysis

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $125,000–$175,000
• Company equity as a public benefit corporation backed by venture capital
• 100% company-paid gold PPO health insurance for employee, partner, and dependents
• Unlimited flexible paid time off and flexible working hours
• 100% company-paid vision insurance and 100% coverage for partner/dependents' dental
• Long-term disability insurance

Likely interview questions

• Walk us through a complete design cycle you've owned—from requirements through deployment. What challenges did you face and how did you solve them?
• Tell us about a time you had to design something to withstand extreme or harsh environmental conditions. What analysis methods did you use?