Senior Mechanical Engineer

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions. Responsibilities

• Lead the design of various systems and sub-systems related to operations such as boring machine parts, support systems, support system equipment, passenger/construction vehicles and tunnel infrastructure.
• Act as a subject matter expert for mechanical design projects, providing assistance and direction to other team members as needed.
• Employ competent use of judgment, hand calculations, FEA and CAD to develop and communicate designs.
• Own project schedule to ensure timely completion from conception to implementation.
• Communicate schedule to stakeholders and others with dependent systems, bringing attention to changes in schedule as they happen.
• Constantly evaluate how the system fits into the larger picture of a working operation. Ensure that design choices are in line with the top level needs with ample consideration of future developments.
• Ensure all systems are compliant with appropriate regulations such as MSHA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Location.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering role or relevant position.
• Hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing - can be in a professional, academic or recreational setting.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in creating manufacturing drawings and reviewing drawings before release.
• Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
• High level of proficiency in machine design.
• Knowledgeable in mechatronics, mechanism design, fluid power system concepts and design, dynamics, material selection, testing methods, and common machining and fabrication processes.
• Acute attention to detail.

Additional Requirements

• Willing to travel to job sites as required to commission & develop new designs, as well as troubleshoot and problem solve existing designs.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary