Mechanical Engineer, Structures
$105,000–$145,000 year
On-site · Portland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Mechanical Engineer, Structures responsible for the design, development, and analysis of Node structures and subassemblies from concept through deployment at sea, ensuring designs are simple, manufacturable, and reliable in demanding offshore environments. You will own cradle-to-grave designs, perform structural and dynamic analysis (FEA, hand calcs, margins), create and maintain CAD models and detailed drawings with GD&T, drive design trade studies, select materials with corrosion-conscious detailing for long-duration seawater service, plan and support validation testing from coupon/component tests to prototype and at-sea trials, and collaborate with offshore operations and manufacturing teams to ensure buildable designs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related technical field
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical or structural design engineering, including internships, research, or project work
- Demonstrated 3D CAD modeling experience
- Strong structural analysis fundamentals (load paths, hand calculations, FEA)
- Exposure to metallic structural design, GD&T, drawing creation, integration, and testing
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment
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