Local power generation for data centers, utilities, industrial & enterprise applications. Fuel-flexible, fast to deploy, high-efficiency, low NOx power. Backed by General Catalyst and Khosla.
About the role
Mainspring is seeking a rigorous, curious, and highly motivated Product Performance Engineer to own the performance of our Linear Generator. Reporting directly to the VP of Test Engineering, you will combine hands-on experimental work with in-depth data analysis to characterize, understand, and improve all aspects of the Linear Generators performance with emphasis on power output, efficiency, and emissions profiles. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Recent PhD, or Master's degree with at least 5 years of applicable industry or research experience in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or a related field
- Deep expertise in thermodynamics/power generation, with the ability to apply it to real hardware and experimental data
- Excellent data analysis skills in Python (e.g., pandas, NumPy, SciPy), including working with large, noisy experimental datasets
- Hands-on experience designing and executing experiments involving instrumentation and emissions testing
- Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset, comfortable presenting findings to leadership and working across teams
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities against deadlines
More about this role
Mainspring Energy manufactures and delivers fuel-flexible, low-emissions local power solutions that rapidly add new capacity and deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric power. The company began commercial shipments of its Mainspring Linear Generators in 2020 and today has hundreds of megawatts in advanced development and field operations for leading Fortune 500 companies, data centers, and utilities. Mainspring also partners with global energy leaders including AEP, NextEra Energy Resources, Schneider Electric, and more.
The core values that ground our work, guide our decisions, and connect us together:
- Pragmatic Optimism
- Excellence without Ego
- Proactive Collaboration
Mainspring is seeking a rigorous, curious, and highly motivated Product Performance Engineer to own the performance of our Linear Generator. Reporting directly to the VP of Test Engineering, you will combine hands-on experimental work with in-depth data analysis to characterize, understand, and improve all aspects of the Linear Generators performance with emphasis on power output, efficiency, and emissions profiles. Your central mission is to make sure our products meet the performance targets...
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