Lead Mechanical Engineer, Structures
Portland, OR$235k - $285k + equityfull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Lead Mechanical Engineer responsible for the mechanical design, development, and leadership of the Node's structural hull and related primary/secondary structures, from concept through fabrication and deployment at sea, including team leadership and collaboration with Manufacturing and Operations.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for the Node’s primary and secondary structures
- Accountable for the team that defines the Node primary and secondary structures
- Own the design, analysis, and development of Node structures, secondary structures, and subassemblies
- Lead and participate in design reviews with the internal team and interface with external fabricators and vendors
- Mentor and guide other engineers and designers, fostering a culture of technical excellence
- Oversee project documentation and create detailed engineering releases using drawings and GD&T as appropriate
- Partner closely with our Manufacturing and Operations team to produce new Node designs and design increments that achieve targets for cost and performance
- Develop and maintain expert level use of CAD software personally and within the team for engineering definition and release
Qualifications
- A degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, naval architecture, marine engineering, or another related engineering discipline
- Extensive experience designing components, structures, and assemblies from a variety of materials
- 10+ years of 3D CAD modeling experience
- 5+ years of experience with large-scale, safety-critical welded steel structures
- Strong fundamental skills with hand calculations and experience with structural FEA
- Demonstrated experience building teams, leading, and mentoring other engineers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide guidance to and receive it from engineers, designers, technicians, and suppliers
- A work history that includes at least five design, build, test, deploy/release/produce cycles for complex systems/vehicles
Skills
Required:Mechanical design leadership3D CAD modelingStructural analysis (hand calculations and FEA)Welding structures experienceLeadership / mentorshipCommunication
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Health insurance (100% company-paid gold-level PPO for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
- Dental insurance (100% company-paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
- Vision insurance (100% company-paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
- Disability insurance (long-term)
- Tax-advantaged accounts (401(k), health FSA, dependent care FSA)
- Relocation assistance
Last updated Sep 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Panthalassa
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We're harnessing renewable energy in the open ocean and delivering it around the world. Engineered in Portland, Oregon.
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