Part-time Mechanical Engineer
Hybrid (Boston, MA, US)contractPosted 7mo ago
About the role
Asymmetric Upside Engineering is seeking a part-time mechanical engineer to pursue asymmetric-upside designs for Voltic. You will own one project, progressing it from concept through prototype and toward mass production, with onsite prototyping in Boston and potential travel.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, analysis and prototyping of asymmetric upside engineering projects
- Conduct analyses of such systems to ensure survivability in the maritime environment
- Create and maintain technical drawings to be shared with colleagues and manufacturers
- Develop and manage Bills of Material (BOMs) for costing and system build-out
- Physically assemble prototypes in Boston to prove viability of designs.
Qualifications
- Ability to take design from concept to prototype to mass-production
- Willingness to move quickly and build things in the real world
- Experience with Design for Manufacturing/Assembly principles and manufacturing processes (sheet metal, welding, machining, 3D printing, etc.)
- Proficiency in a CAD software such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360
- Proficiency in a FEA software package such as Abaqus or Ansys
- Comfortable working in an early-stage startup environment with evolving requirements and limited precedent
Skills
Required:Design for Manufacturing/AssemblyCAD (SolidWorks or Fusion 360)FEA (Abaqus or Ansys)
Last updated May 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Voltic
Electric cargo ships
We are working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry by replacing fuel with solar panels. Solar-powered cargo ships have the potential to eliminate 2.2% of global CO2 production, while simultaneously cutting shipping costs by 50-75% depending on route. We are making a boat that is both greener and cheaper.