Senior Mechanical Engineer, Fluid Systems
Portland, OR On-site
$155,000–$205,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Fluid Systems to play a critical role in the design and development of the fluid systems that power our core technology, the “Node.” The Node will operate in the worst conditions the world’s oceans have to offer for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention, and fluid systems are central to its performance and reliability. In this role, you will own the design and delivery of critical fluid subsystems and components, working within the broader system architecture to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability. You will contribute deep technical expertise across design, analysis, testing, and deployment, partnering closely with mechanical design, manufacturing, and test teams. This role is ideal for a highly capable engineer who thrives in hands-on technical work, enjoys solving complex problems, and is motivated to build robust, real-world systems. You will have significant ownership over your work while collaborating closely with senior technical leaders to refine system-level design decisions. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis. You will own your designs cradle-to-grave, from first concept through fabrication and deployment at sea. If you are an excellent engineer, regardless of your background, we want you to apply.
What you'll bring
- Degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, naval architecture, marine engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years designing components and subsystems for fluid systems across a range of applications
- 5+ years of 3D CAD modeling experience
- Experience with complex, safety-critical, or high-performance fluid systems
- Strong engineering fundamentals, including hand calculations and simulation tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and external partners
- Experience contributing to multiple design-build-test cycles for complex systems
- Travel to vendors and test sites as needed.
- Intermittently able to work longer hours and weekends to support critical needs.
- While we expect a lot of each other, we also offer a high degree of autonomy and work-life balance.
- Advanced degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent additional experience