Mechanical/Test Engineering Intern

About the Company

Backed by leading climate and American dynamism investors, Terranova builds intelligent robotic systems to terraform the Earth itself - lifting land, restoring wetlands, and protecting critical infrastructure from floods and sea-level rise.

Responsibilities

• Act as an extreme owner for mechanical and electromechanical aspects of field deployed industrial systems
• Perform first-principles engineering, FEA, and hand calculations to optimize designs
• Lead prototype builds and execute test campaigns to ensure field reliability
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, and field deployment teams
• Drive failure analysis and iterative improvement based on real-world data

Requirements

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Real world experience in mechanical or electromechanical hardware design and analysis
• Strong CAD proficiency (OnShape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or NX)
• Hands-on fabrication and prototyping skills
• U.S. permanent residency required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment including long days and 6-day workweeks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in machinery, robotics, or heavy industrial equipment
• Experience with high voltage AC power conversion and lithium batteries
• Experience with pumps, fluidics, hydraulics, or electromechanical controls
• Familiarity with C++ or Python for controls or simulation
• Experience with compliance, HAZOP, or FMEA tools
• PCB and embedded systems design skills