Mechanical Engineer, Structures

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. We operate as an idea meritocracy in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, analysis, and development of Node structures, secondary structures, and subassemblies
• Perform structural and dynamic analysis (FEA, hand calcs, margins, etc.) to validate designs including fatigue analysis
• Steer system definition, layout, requirements, and verification
• Create and maintain component and assembly CAD models
• Create detailed component and assembly drawings with GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
• Drive design trade studies and engineering reviews
• Drive material selection and corrosion-conscious detailing for long-duration seawater service
• Plan and support structural validation testing, from coupon/component tests through prototype and at-sea trials
• Collaborate with offshore operations, technicians, and manufacturing teams
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and set design and analysis standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in designing mechanical or structural systems for complex hardware applications
• Strong knowledge of strength and stability hand calculations
• Strong understanding of mechanics of materials and material failure modes
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, and forming
• Proficiency with CAD software and assembly management
• Ability to travel to vendors and test sites as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related technical field
• 7+ years of experience designing primary structures subject to aerodynamic or hydrodynamic loads
• Proficiency with NX/Teamcenter
• Proficiency with NASTRAN/Simcenter
• Experience designing welded steel structures
• Experience utilizing codes/standards such as DNV, ABS, AWS D1.1, or BPVC

Benefits

• Cash compensation of $160,000 - $210,000
• Company equity
• Unlimited, flexible paid time off
• 100% company-paid gold level PPO health insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company-paid dental and vision insurance
• 100% company-paid disability insurance
• 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA options
• Relocation assistance to Portland