Antora Energy
Mechanical Engineer, Senior or Staff
San Jose, CA · Staff+
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SolidWorksFEAThermal AnalysisGD&TMechanical Design
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About the role
- We are seeking a self-driven and passionate Senior or Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our Product Development Team.
- Your work will directly accelerate the demonstration and deployment of a first-of-a-kind long-duration energy storage technology.
- Examples of relevant industry experience include power generation, aerospace, propulsion, or other industrial hardware products
Responsibilities
- In this role, you will own the design, analysis, and validation of subsystems that make Antora's thermal battery possible.
- This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role where you'll work across disciplines to scope, design, and refine mechanical systems from concept through prototyping, testing, and production.
- You'll also help build the processes, standards, and culture that enable our team to deliver at scale
- Own subsystem design: Lead the architecture, analysis, detailed design, and testing of structural, thermal, and fluid components within Antora's thermal battery.
- Perform rigorous analysis: Apply calculations, finite element analysis (FEA), and trade studies to guide design decisions.
- Drive validation & reliability: Lead prototyping, testing, and root cause analysis to ensure robust, reliable hardware.
- Pursue cost-down: Identify and implement design and manufacturing approaches that reduce cost without sacrificing performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally: Define system requirements, lead design reviews, and integrate feedback across teams.
- Establish best practices: Develop and maintain CAD standards, documentation, and engineering infrastructure.
- We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.
Requirements
- 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
- Strong proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks or similar), PDM systems, and creating detailed drawings (GD&T, ASME Y14.5).
- Proficiency in structural and/or thermal analysis (FEA and hand calculations).
- Familiarity with systems analysis and risk management tools such as FMEA.
- Deep experience with machined components for low- to mid-volume production; additional experience with sheet metal, castings, or composites is a plus.
Nice to have
- 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.
- When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone.
- Deep experience with machined components for low- to mid-volume production
- additional experience with sheet metal, castings, or composites is a plus.
Compensation
- $129,000 USD - $210,000 USD
- Sala ry Basis: Annual
- Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position.
- The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.
Company info
- Position Summary We are seeking a self-driven and passionate Senior or Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our Product Development Team.
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