Senior Mechanical Engineer, Structures
Portland, OR$160k - $210kFull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Senior Mechanical Engineer responsible for the design, development, and analysis of Node structures and subsystems from concept through deployment at sea, with emphasis on manufacturability, reliability in offshore environments, and end-to-end ownership.
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, documenting decisions and technical findings.
- 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 to ensure designs are practical and buildable.
- Mentor less-experienced engineers and set design and analysis standards for the team.
Qualifications
- 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 for structural sizing and model validation.
- Strong understanding of mechanics of materials, material failure modes, and associated analysis methods.
- Familiarity with a wide set of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, forming, and joining methods.
- Proficiency with CAD software and assembly management.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
Required:Structural analysisCAD/Engineering drawingsMaterials and corrosionProject leadership
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Health insurance (company pays 100% of gold-level PPO plan for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
- Dental insurance (company pays 100% for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
- Vision insurance (company pays 100% for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
- Disability insurance (company pays 100% for a policy to provide long-term financial support if you become disabled)
- Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
- Relocation assistance to Portland (if needed)
- Equity in the company
Last updated Sep 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Panthalassa
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