Mechanical Engineer
Hybrid (Portland, OR)$125k - $175kfull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Mechanical Engineer responsible for designing and validating mechanical components and assemblies to withstand extreme ocean environments, supporting trade studies, CAD modeling, analysis, lab testing, and deployment preparation from concept to at-sea deployment.
Responsibilities
- Design and analyze mechanical components and assemblies including structures, enclosures, fluid systems, and test equipment
- Create and maintain component and assembly CAD models using NX and Teamcenter
- Create detailed component and assembly drawings with GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
- Drive design trade studies and engineering reviews, helping document decisions and technical findings
- Work with, and direct, a skilled technician workforce to carry out prototyping, testing, fabrication, and development of operational and maintenance procedures
Qualifications
- A degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, naval architecture, ocean engineering, or other engineering discipline
- 2-5 years of experience designing components, structures, and assemblies from a variety of materials (steel, aluminum, titanium, plastics, composites, etc.)
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling
- Strong use of hand calculations for structural analysis
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to incorporate feedback from engineers, technicians, and suppliers
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and work independently
- A work history encompassing at least one design, build, test, deploy/release/produce cycle
Skills
Required:CAD modelingGD&T and tolerance analysisStructural analysis (hand calculations)Project ownership
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Health insurance (100% company-paid gold-level PPO for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
- Dental insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
- Vision insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
- Disability insurance (long-term financial support)
- Tax-advantaged accounts (401(k), health FSA, dependent care FSA)
- Relocation assistance to Portland
Last updated Sep 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Panthalassa
Go where the energy is
We're harnessing renewable energy in the open ocean and delivering it around the world. Engineered in Portland, Oregon.
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