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Staff Mechanical Engineer

Tempo
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$186,000 to $206,900
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
  • 5+ years of professional design and/or hands-on manufacturing experience
  • Prior experience in a startup or highly dynamic engineering environment
Nice to have
  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering or other comparable engineering disciplines
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers
  • Understanding and proper application of GD&T
  • Experience with CAD (SolidWorks)
  • Experience performing finite element analysis (FEA)
What the job really is

As a Staff Mechanical Engineer at Tempo, you will lead the development of mechanical and thermal systems for thermochemical energy storage, overseeing projects from concept to testing. Your role will involve designing complex hardware, conducting advanced analyses, and mentoring junior engineers while navigating the challenges of a fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $186,000 to $206,900
  • Equity
  • Benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Startup environment may involve ambiguity and rapid changes
  • Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and wearing personal protective equipment in high-temperature environments
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