Position SummaryAs a key member of the Thermophotovoltaics (TPV) R&D team, your primary responsibility will be to lead the design and development of the heat-to-electricity discharge unit for Antora's combined heat and power (CHP) long-duration energy storage product, taking ownership of all mechanical engineering aspects associated with it. The CHP product will enable Antora to expand the scope of our industrial decarbonization efforts.Roles & ResponsibilitiesDesign and Development: Utilize thermal modeling to iterate on designs, minimizing parasitic heat losses and improving the overall efficiency of the heat-to-electricity discharge module.Material and Process Selection: Choose appropriate materials and assembly processes to streamline manufacturability and reduce costs.Collaboration: Work closely with electrical and thermal engineers, as well as with material suppliers and component vendors, to optimize the design for practical constraints and trade-offs.Roadmap Contribution: Actively participate in defining cost and performance roadmaps, aligning product development with company goals.Prototyping: Collaborate with the engineering team and supply chain to lead and oversee the development and construction of prototypes.Prototype Testing: Plan and schedule prototype field-testing with test engineers, ensuring milestones are met throughout the product development process.Key QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.Minimum of 6 years of experience in mechanical design, especially in thermal systems or related products.A track record of innovation in product design and development, ideally in a start-up environment.Proficiency in thermal modeling and data analysis; or experience collaborating with thermal simulation engineers.High level of proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD), preferably SolidWorks.Attention to detail with strong verbal and written communication skills.Additional Qualifications DesiredGraduate degree in mechanical engineering, materials science or equivalent.Experience designing equipment for high-temperature (>400 C) environments.Experience designing and assembling actively-cooled equipment.Experience with rapid prototyping of parts.Work Location: Onsite - Sunnyvale, CASalary Range: $165,000 - $215,000 USDSalary Basis: AnnualThis job posting contains the salary range that Antora Energy believes it would be willing to pay for the posted job. The actual salary offered will be determined within the posted range based on a candidate's experience, credentials, and expertise as they pertain to the requirements of the position.In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy's Total Rewards program includes a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan, a flexible spending account, industry leading paid time off policy, providing a flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.#LI-Onsite#LI-Onsite#LI-Onsite
