Mechanical Engineer

What to to Expect

As a Mechanical Engineer at Terranova, you will own the mechanical design of large-scale robotic systems while maintaining a systems-level overview across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines. You will own problems end-to-end, move fast, and build machines that survive the real world. Expect to be hands-on, spend long hours in the factory and in the field working alongside technicians and operators.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an extreme owner for mechanical and electromechanical aspects of Terranova's field deployed robotic systems
• Perform first-principles engineering, FEA, hand calculations to optimize designs for real-world operation environments
• Lead prototype builds, execute test campaigns, and push hardware to its limits to ensure field reliability
• Collaborate closely with electrical, controls, and field deployment teams to deliver integrated, battle-tested systems
• Drive failure analysis, testing, and iterative improvement based on real-world data

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in mechanical or electromechanical hardware design and analysis (plus for experience in robotics)
• Strong CAD proficiency (OnShape)
• Hands-on fabrication and prototyping skills - you enjoy working hands on
• Deep mechanical intuition and ability to design from first principles
• Comfortable with the pace and intensity of early-stage startup life, including long days, 6-day workweeks, and extended field hours
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• U.S. permanent residency required

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience in high voltage AC power (480V, 120+ kW) conversion systems and lithium batteries
• Experience with pumps and fluidics
• Experience with bulk material handling (conveyance)
• Experience in electromechanical controls, hydraulics, or field-deployed systems
• Familiarity with C++, Python, or similar for controls or simulation
• PCB and embedded systems design skills are a huge bonus

Ideal Archetype

• Have worked on development of heavy machinery, complex multi-part systems
• Maker background - love building stuff, work is fun to you
• Coming from a startup environment - high ownership, fast paced environment

Compensation

• $90-140k based on experience

• Additional benefits