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Mechanical Engineer, Marine Operations

Panthalassa · Portland, OR · On-site

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About Panthalassa

Panthalassa is a technology company focused on developing renewable energy systems in the ocean, particularly to power computing and Artificial Intelligence infrastructure. Backed by Space Capital.

About the role

Our core technology is the node, a device that produces energy in the ocean’s harshest conditions for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention.

What they're looking for

  • BS or higher in mechanical engineering
  • Experience owning the development of novel hardware from concept through commissioning
  • Excellent understanding of engineering fundamentals relevant to marine systems (welded structures, mechanical assemblies, hydraulics/pneumatics, industrial automation & data acquisition, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems that lack clear examples or well-defined requirements
  • Capable of managing critical vendor relations
  • Thrives in a culture of personal ownership
More about this role

We are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. Our focus is on capturing civilizational levels of ultra-low-cost renewable energy for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels delivered to shore.

The company is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and backed by leading venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, university endowments, and private investment offices. We operate as an idea meritocracy in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis.

Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Tesla, Apple, Virgin Orbit, Astra, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Army and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries.

Our core technology is the node, a device that produces energy in the ocean’s harshest conditions for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention.

Once our nodes leave...

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