Mechanical Engineer – Onsite

Senior Mechanical Engineer - 1824Location: Reno / Carson City, Nevada Area This position requires on-site work at engineering and testing facilities in the Reno / Carson City area. Occasional travel may be required.Employment Type: Full-TimeBase Salary: $120,000–$160,000Relocation Assistance: May be available for the right candidateVisa Sponsorship: Not availableInterview Travel Reimbursement: NoPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to take ownership of the design, development, build, and commissioning of critical mechanical subsystems used in advanced power-generation equipment.This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving complex mechanical problems, working in a fast-moving development environment, and taking designs from initial concept through fabrication, testing, and operational hardware.The engineer will contribute across detailed subsystem design, overall system integration, prototyping, testing, and design refinement. Systems may include high-speed rotating equipment, dynamic load machinery, and high-power thermal management systems.Key ResponsibilitiesMechanical Concept Development & Requirements

• Translate complex engineering challenges into clear mechanical and system requirements.
• Apply first-principles engineering methods, including free-body diagrams, energy balances, and pressure/flow analysis, to evaluate and develop solutions.

Subsystem Design & CAD

• Develop mechanical subsystem specifications and system layouts.
• Define mechanical, electrical, fluid, and other critical interfaces between components and subsystems.
• Create and maintain detailed, high-fidelity 3D CAD models that accurately represent as-built hardware.

Mechanical & Structural Analysis

• Perform engineering analysis involving multi-axis mechanical stresses, vibration and instability, fatigue, thermal growth and derating, tolerance stack-ups, and high-pressure/high-temperature fluid behavior.
• Identify potential mechanical risks and incorporate findings into design improvements.

Manufacturing & Vendor Collaboration

• Work directly with fabrication partners, suppliers, and component vendors throughout the design and build process.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable, practical, and capable of meeting real-world performance requirements.

Prototype, Test & Iterate

• Develop test plans and design test fixtures or rigs needed to validate mechanical systems.
• Specify appropriate instrumentation and support hands-on testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware and test results, identify root causes, and rapidly implement design improvements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Approximately 5–7+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Proven experience owning complex mechanical design and build projects from concept through fabrication, testing, and implementation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and first-principles engineering analysis.
• Experience with detailed 3D CAD modeling and mechanical system integration.
• Ability to evaluate structural, thermal, vibration, fatigue, tolerance, and fluid-related design considerations.
• Experience working directly with manufacturers, fabrication partners, suppliers, and component vendors.
• Comfortable working hands-on with prototypes, test equipment, instrumentation, and physical hardware.
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment where designs are developed, built, tested, and refined quickly.