AdAstra Talent Advisors · 3 months ago
Lead Mechanical Engineer, Turbomachinery
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expAdAstra Talent Advisors is focused on harnessing renewable energy from the ocean. They are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer, Turbomachinery to lead the development of a turbogenerator system that converts fluid power into electrical energy, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure successful deployment in marine environments.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and integration of the Node's turbogenerator system
Define and own system-level performance requirements and design goals for the turbogenerator
Mechanically integrate the electrical generator with rotating elements, in collaboration with in-house electromagnetics experts
Design and analyze components including shafts, housings, bearings, dynamic seals, turbine blades, and stators
Select materials and coatings suitable for long-duration marine deployments
Collaborate with marine operations, controls, and systems engineering to ensure cross-functional alignment
Design for manufacturability, offshore assembly, and in-field serviceability
Lead and participate in technical reviews with internal teams and external vendors
Oversee project documentation and create detailed drawings using GD&T and tolerance stack analysis
Mentor and direct skilled technicians during prototyping, testing, and fabrication
Conduct root cause analysis and iterate designs based on test data and failures
Utilize high-end CAD (NX) and PDM (Teamcenter) tools to develop and manage designs
Qualification
Required
A degree in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, aerospace engineering, or naval architecture, or similar
Extensive experience designing rotating machinery (e.g. pumps, turbines, compressors, turbochargers, etc.)
5+ years 3D CAD modeling experience
Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
Experience with structural FEA
Hands on experience assembling tight-tolerance rotating machinery
Proven ability to lead end-to-end design, build, test, and deploy cycles across multiple projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to independently drive complex projects forward
High technical curiosity and a passion for learning
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to extract insights from data and apply findings to design updates
Preferred
Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, aerospace engineering, or naval architecture, or 5 additional years of experience
At least 5 years in a similar senior role
Experience leading a small team of engineers
Experience designing marine or offshore machinery
Familiarity with materials and coatings for submerged or corrosive environments
Experience with subsea bearings, or hydrodynamic bearings, or hydrostatic bearings
Experience with piping systems (pumps, valves, sensors, etc.)
Experience analyzing secondary flows, such as pressure & flows in pipe networks
Hands-on experience in fabrication, prototyping, or testing
Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques (3D printing, CNC, laser cutting)
Experience with instrumentation and controls (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, etc.)
Familiarity with NX/Teamcenter and FEA tools (NX NASTRAN, FEMAP)
Experience with Python, Julia, or similar tools for data analysis
Understanding of engineering standards including ASME Y14.5
Benefits
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
Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed)
Company
AdAstra Talent Advisors
AdAstra finds the people you need to change the world.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Seyka Mejeur
Founder, CEO, Advisor
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