About the Company

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.

About the Job

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 the manufacturing facility, they must be deployed, operated, and maintained safely and reliably across vast oceanic regions - all at an unprecedented scale and reduced cost. As a Senior Mechatronics Engineer, Marine Operations, you will play a critical role in overcoming these challenges by designing, building, and testing bespoke support equipment that facilitates automated deployment, retrieval, inspection, and maintenance of our offshore assets.

In this role, you will drive the development of control system used to automate tasks offshore in order to safely perform critical operations. Additionally, you will support offshore operators utilizing these tools through initial commissioning and sustaining engineering.

Engineers who are hands-on and solutions-oriented will thrive in this role. A passion for lifelong learning is a requisite. If you thrive in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment and are eager to develop the next generation of offshore energy infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

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. We are organized as a public benefit corporation and are backed by leading venture capital firms, private investors, philanthropic investors, and endowments.

We strive to be the best engineering team on the planet and we compensate our team accordingly. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Responsible Engineer for development of control systems used for automation of offshore equipment.
• Design electrical control systems, select components, and create schematics.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to design and test automated mechanisms used to perform tasks offshore.
• Program and commission control systems using PLCs.
• Design field wiring, instrumentation cabling, and communication networks.
• Design weather / watertight enclosures, cabling, and bulkheads.
• Execute and oversee the fabrication, testing, and commissioning of new systems.  
• Troubleshoot electrical control systems and resolve integration issues.
• Support offshore operations through initial commissioning of new systems and sustaining engineering.

Required Qualifications

• BS or higher in mechatronics, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
• 5+ years of experiencing owning the development of novel control systems from concept through commissioning.
• Proficiency in PLC programming.
• Hands-on experience with wiring, terminations, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with programming or scripting (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB) and data acquisition systems.
• Strong understanding of weather / waterproofing techniques for electronics.
• Understanding of NEC, UL508A, and NFPA79 compliance.
• Capable of managing critical vendor relationships.
• Thrives in a culture of personal ownership. 

Desired Qualifications

• Competent with 3D modeling software and design practices (Siemens NX preferred).
• Experience with CodeSYS, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms.
• Experience with AC power electronics.
• Experience with SCADA design and deployment.
• Experience designing hardware utilized in an offshore environment.
• Experience mentoring technicians or managing subcontractors.

Additional Requirements

• Travel to vendors and test sites as needed.
• Intermittently able to work longer hours and weekends to support critical needs. While we expect a lot of each other, we also offer a high degree of autonomy and work-life balance, including unlimited PTO and flexible working hours.
• Ability to travel offshore periodically to support initial commissioning and first use of new equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:

• Cash compensation of $175,000 - $215,000.
• Equity in the company. We’re all owners and if we’re successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
• A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
  • Dental insurance (the company pays 33% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
  • Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
  • Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)
  • Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA

• Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).

Location

This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon.