What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Mechanical Engineer - Clean Tech position at Strativ Group?
Staff Mechanical Engineer
$140,000–$175,000 Equity & Benefits
San Diego
My client has revolutionized the energy storage sector with their zero-emission technology, eliminating the need for fossil fuels in industrial applications by storing energy as heat.
They’re backed by leading climate-tech investors and are entering their next phase of growth.
We're seeking a Mechanical Engineer who thrives in ambiguous, clean-sheet design environments. This role will lead prototype development and scale-up efforts for their novel energy storage system.
What you will do:
- Drive clean-sheet mechanical design of new energy storage components and subsystems
- Work from first principles to define architecture, requirements, and form factor
- Apply DFM principles for components including sheet metal and welded assemblies
- Perform structural or thermal analysis as needed to validate concepts in high-pressure or extreme conditions
- Innovate in materials and mechanisms to create first-of-its-kind hardware
- Own the prototyping process — taking ideas from concept to physical reality
What you need to apply:
- Minimum of 8 years in mechanical engineering roles involving from-scratch product development
- Background in energy storage, aerospace, space, hardware startups, or similar industries where ambiguity and rapid iteration are the norm
- Hands-on, resourceful, and comfortable building and testing early-stage prototypes
Salary : $140,000 - $175,000