Mechanical Engineer

The role

You will own the mechanical design of large-scale robotic systems. You will work on mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines through hands-on factory and field work.

What you will do

• Act as an extreme owner for mechanical and electromechanical aspects of field deployed robotic systems
• Perform first-principles engineering, FEA, and hand calculations to optimize designs
• Lead prototype builds and execute test campaigns
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, and field deployment teams
• Drive failure analysis, testing, and iterative improvement

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• U.S. permanent residency required

Nice to have

• Experience in mechanical or electromechanical hardware design and analysis
• Experience in robotics
• Strong CAD proficiency (OnShape)
• Hands-on fabrication and prototyping skills
• Deep mechanical intuition and ability to design from first principles
• Comfortable with the pace and intensity of early-stage startup life, including long days, 6-day workweeks, and extended field hours
• Experience in high voltage AC power (480V, 120+ kW) conversion systems and lithium batteries
• Experience with pumps and fluidics
• Experience with bulk material handling (conveyance)
• Experience in electromechanical controls, hydraulics, or field-deployed systems

Benefits

• Additional benefits

About the company

Terranova builds intelligent robotic systems to terraform the Earth itself. Their work supports climate resilience, disaster recovery, and defense.