Mechanical Engineer, Senior or Staff

The role

You will own the design, analysis, and validation of subsystems for thermal batteries. You will work across disciplines to scope, design, and refine mechanical systems from concept through prototyping, testing, and production.

What you will do

• Lead the architecture, analysis, detailed design, and testing of structural, thermal, and fluid components
• Apply calculations, finite element analysis (FEA), and trade studies to guide design decisions
• Lead prototyping, testing, and root cause analysis
• Identify and implement design and manufacturing approaches that reduce cost
• Define system requirements, lead design reviews, and integrate feedback across teams
• Develop and maintain CAD standards, documentation, and engineering infrastructure
• Guide junior engineers and serve as technical lead

Required qualifications

• Senior Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years relevant industry experience, OR Master’s with 4+ years, OR PhD
• Staff Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years relevant industry experience, OR Master’s with 8+ years, OR PhD with 4+ years
• Relevant industry experience includes 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
• 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

Nice to have

• Experience with sheet metal, castings, or composites
• 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
• Premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance
• 401K plan with employer contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance
• Paid volunteer time off

About the company

Antora Energy delivers affordable, reliable energy to industry, data centers, and the grid. Their thermal batteries turn low-cost electricity into always-on heat and power.