Principal Mechanical Engineer

Cool Earth Solar is seeking an exceptionally talented mechanical engineer or product designer with 15+ years of engineering and project management experience to take a lead role in the design of concentrated solar power systems. This position is for Principal Engineer, Cool Earth’s highest technical staff level. Responsibilities include perfecting mechanical subsystems, project management, leadership of focused teams, oversight of prototype development, and design for large scale manufacturing.

Applicants should have repeated experience bringing mechanical and electromechanical products to market. Specific areas of interest are design for high volume manufacturing, innovative cost optimization, design for extended life in harsh environments, and design for serviceability.

Applicants must be self-motivated, be able to bring products to market in a dynamic unstructured startup environment, and be able to plan effectively within the uncertainties of novel technology development.

Skills should include practiced and rigorous logical decision making, clear efficient communication in meetings and written documents, ability to quickly highlight the essence of both technical and logic problems, familiarity with design cycle risk management, proficiency in SolidWorks and other engineering software, in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, and comfort with hands-on prototype fabrication. Interpersonal skills are of particular importance. A successful candidate will be able to extract value from differing opinions and make effective compromises between theory, business, and practical concerns. Applicants should also be comfortable documenting their ideas and presenting in a rigorous peer design review environment.