Panthalassa
Overview
Lead Turbomachinery Engineer role at Panthalassa. Join to apply for this position and help advance offshore renewable energy technologies.
About The Company The open ocean is Earth’s largest and most power-dense renewable energy resource. Panthalassa is harnessing that resource to generate the cheapest energy on the planet. Our mission is to provide abundant and affordable clean energy for everyone.
Founded in 2016 and based in the Pacific Northwest, our team comes from diverse backgrounds in aerospace, naval architecture, marine operations, hardware, software, and research.
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. The Node's turbogenerator includes all components from the fluid interface through to electrical output, encompassing mechanical conversion, dynamic sealing, structural integration, and control interfaces.
As the Lead Turbomachinery Engineer, you will lead the technical vision, execution, and continuous improvement of the rotating machinery that turns fluid power into electrons. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves leadership role in which you'll prototype, build, and troubleshoot alongside world-class engineers and technicians. You will be responsible for the end-to-end development of the turbogenerator, from conceptual design through manufacturing, assembly, and test. You will work closely with our in-house electromagnetics, electrical engineering, fluid dynamics, manufacturing, and testing teams to drive the development, fabrication, and testing of the turbogenerator, ultimately ending in its deployment in the Node at sea. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis. If you are an excellent engineer, regardless of your background, we want you to apply.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and integration of the Node's turbogenerator system
Define and own system-level performance requirements and design goals for the turbogenerator
Mechanically integrate the electrical generator with rotating elements, in collaboration with in-house electromagnetics experts
Design and analyze components including shafts, housings, bearings, dynamic seals, turbine blades, and stators
Select materials and coatings suitable for long-duration marine deployments
Collaborate with marine operations, controls, and systems engineering to ensure cross-functional alignment
Design for manufacturability, offshore assembly, and in-field serviceability
Lead and participate in technical reviews with internal teams and external vendors
Oversee project documentation and create detailed drawings using GD&T and tolerance stack analysis
Mentor and direct skilled technicians during prototyping, testing, and fabrication
Conduct root cause analysis and iterate designs based on test data and failures
Utilize high-end CAD (NX) and PDM (Teamcenter) tools to develop and manage designs
Required Qualifications
A degree in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, aerospace engineering, or naval architecture, or similar
Extensive experience designing rotating machinery (e.g. pumps, turbines, compressors, turbochargers, etc.)
5+ years 3D CAD modeling experience
Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
Experience with structural FEA
Hands on experience assembling tight-tolerance rotating machinery
Proven ability to lead end-to-end design, build, test, and deploy cycles across multiple projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to independently drive complex projects forward
High technical curiosity and a passion for learning
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to extract insights from data and apply findings to design updates
Desired Qualifications
Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, aerospace engineering, or naval architecture, or 5 additional years of experience
At least 5 years in a similar senior role
Experience leading a small team of engineers
Experience designing marine or offshore machinery
Familiarity with materials and coatings for submerged or corrosive environments
Experience with subsea bearings, or hydrodynamic bearings, or hydrostatic bearings
Experience with piping systems (pumps, valves, sensors, etc.)
Experience analyzing secondary flows, such as pressure & flows in pipe networks
Hands-on experience in fabrication, prototyping, or testing
Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques (3D printing, CNC, laser cutting)
Experience with instrumentation and controls (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, etc.)
Familiarity with NX/Teamcenter and FEA tools (NX NASTRAN, FEMAP)
Experience with Python, Julia, or similar tools for data analysis
Understanding of engineering standards including ASME Y14.5
The above qualifications are desired, not required. We encourage you to apply if you are a strong candidate with only some of the desired skills and experience listed.
Additional Information This role has also been posted under the title 'Lead Mechanical Engineer, Turbomachinery' to reach a broad audience, but we are hiring for a single position.
Location This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Location-based notices and other postings from the site are not part of this description.
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About The Company The open ocean is Earth’s largest and most power-dense renewable energy resource. Panthalassa is harnessing that resource to generate the cheapest energy on the planet. Our mission is to provide abundant and affordable clean energy for everyone.
Founded in 2016 and based in the Pacific Northwest, our team comes from diverse backgrounds in aerospace, naval architecture, marine operations, hardware, software, and research.
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. The Node's turbogenerator includes all components from the fluid interface through to electrical output, encompassing mechanical conversion, dynamic sealing, structural integration, and control interfaces.
As the Lead Turbomachinery Engineer, you will lead the technical vision, execution, and continuous improvement of the rotating machinery that turns fluid power into electrons. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves leadership role in which you'll prototype, build, and troubleshoot alongside world-class engineers and technicians. You will be responsible for the end-to-end development of the turbogenerator, from conceptual design through manufacturing, assembly, and test. You will work closely with our in-house electromagnetics, electrical engineering, fluid dynamics, manufacturing, and testing teams to drive the development, fabrication, and testing of the turbogenerator, ultimately ending in its deployment in the Node at sea. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis. If you are an excellent engineer, regardless of your background, we want you to apply.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and integration of the Node's turbogenerator system
Define and own system-level performance requirements and design goals for the turbogenerator
Mechanically integrate the electrical generator with rotating elements, in collaboration with in-house electromagnetics experts
Design and analyze components including shafts, housings, bearings, dynamic seals, turbine blades, and stators
Select materials and coatings suitable for long-duration marine deployments
Collaborate with marine operations, controls, and systems engineering to ensure cross-functional alignment
Design for manufacturability, offshore assembly, and in-field serviceability
Lead and participate in technical reviews with internal teams and external vendors
Oversee project documentation and create detailed drawings using GD&T and tolerance stack analysis
Mentor and direct skilled technicians during prototyping, testing, and fabrication
Conduct root cause analysis and iterate designs based on test data and failures
Utilize high-end CAD (NX) and PDM (Teamcenter) tools to develop and manage designs
Required Qualifications
A degree in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, aerospace engineering, or naval architecture, or similar
Extensive experience designing rotating machinery (e.g. pumps, turbines, compressors, turbochargers, etc.)
5+ years 3D CAD modeling experience
Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
Experience with structural FEA
Hands on experience assembling tight-tolerance rotating machinery
Proven ability to lead end-to-end design, build, test, and deploy cycles across multiple projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to independently drive complex projects forward
High technical curiosity and a passion for learning
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to extract insights from data and apply findings to design updates
Desired Qualifications
Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, aerospace engineering, or naval architecture, or 5 additional years of experience
At least 5 years in a similar senior role
Experience leading a small team of engineers
Experience designing marine or offshore machinery
Familiarity with materials and coatings for submerged or corrosive environments
Experience with subsea bearings, or hydrodynamic bearings, or hydrostatic bearings
Experience with piping systems (pumps, valves, sensors, etc.)
Experience analyzing secondary flows, such as pressure & flows in pipe networks
Hands-on experience in fabrication, prototyping, or testing
Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques (3D printing, CNC, laser cutting)
Experience with instrumentation and controls (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, etc.)
Familiarity with NX/Teamcenter and FEA tools (NX NASTRAN, FEMAP)
Experience with Python, Julia, or similar tools for data analysis
Understanding of engineering standards including ASME Y14.5
The above qualifications are desired, not required. We encourage you to apply if you are a strong candidate with only some of the desired skills and experience listed.
Additional Information This role has also been posted under the title 'Lead Mechanical Engineer, Turbomachinery' to reach a broad audience, but we are hiring for a single position.
Location This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Location-based notices and other postings from the site are not part of this description.
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