Antora Energy · 14 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer, Senior or Staff
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$129K/yr - $210K/yr
6+ years expAntora Energy is focused on building and deploying thermal batteries to support industrial operations with low-cost energy. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and validation of subsystems for their thermal battery technology, collaborating across disciplines to ensure robust and reliable hardware.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Own subsystem design: Lead the architecture, analysis, detailed design, and testing of structural, thermal, and fluid components within Antora’s thermal battery
Perform rigorous analysis: Apply calculations, finite element analysis (FEA), and trade studies to guide design decisions
Drive validation & reliability: Lead prototyping, testing, and root cause analysis to ensure robust, reliable hardware
Pursue cost-down: Identify and implement design and manufacturing approaches that reduce cost without sacrificing performance
Collaborate cross-functionally: Define system requirements, lead design reviews, and integrate feedback across teams
Establish best practices: Develop and maintain CAD standards, documentation, and engineering infrastructure
Mentor & lead: Guide junior engineers; serve as technical lead
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years relevant industry experience, OR Master's with 4+ years, OR PhD for Senior Engineer
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years relevant industry experience, OR Master's with 8+ years, OR PhD with 4+ years for Staff Engineer
Examples of relevant industry experience include power generation, aerospace, propulsion, or other industrial hardware products
Proven track record of taking complex mechanical systems from concept to deployed hardware
Strong proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks or similar), PDM systems, and creating detailed drawings (GD&T, ASME Y14.5)
Deep experience with machined components for low- to mid-volume production; additional experience with sheet metal, castings, or composites is a plus
Proficiency in structural and/or thermal analysis (FEA and hand calculations)
Familiarity with systems analysis and risk management tools such as FMEA
Experience developing engineering processes, standards, and best practices
Preferred
Experience designing components for very high-temperature environments (500–2500°C)
Experience with composite and/or brittle materials
FOAK (first-of-a-kind) product development from concept through sustaining
Benefits
Equity compensation in the form of stock options
A premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance
A 401K plan with employer contributions
Flexible spending accounts
An industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance
Paid volunteer time off
Company
Antora Energy
Antora Energy is electrifying heavy industry with thermal energy storage for zero-carbon heat and power.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$219.96MKey Investors
ARPA-EDecarbonization PartnersCalifornia Energy Commission
2024-06-25Grant· $14.5M
2024-02-22Series B· $150M
2023-11-15Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Andrew Ponec
Co-founder and CEO
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David Bierman
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
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