Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer, Compute Payloads

About the Company

We are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. Our focus is on capturing civilizational levels of ultra-low-cost renewable energy for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels delivered to shore.

The company is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon and backed by leading venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, university endowments, and private investment offices. We operate as an idea meritocracy in which the best ideas change the company's direction on a regular basis.

About the Job

Our primary revenue stream will come from the compute payloads we host on our power-producing nodes. These payloads dissipate hundreds of kilowatts of heat and need to operate reliably for years in the open ocean. You will be the primary mechanical engineer for these payloads, defining the mechanical and thermal architecture, designing and testing the electronics chassis, and collaborating closely with customers both internal and external. You will need to be creative, analytical, hands-on, and customer-facing.

Responsibilities

To succeed in this role, you will have:

Preferred skills and experience:

Compensation and Benefits:

If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:

+ Flexible paid time off + Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents) + Dental insurance (the company pays 33% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents) + Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents) + Disability insurance (the 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

Location:

This position is ideally located in the Greater Seattle, WA area. However, we are also open to candidates located in the Greater Portland, OR area.