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As both a technology innovator and project developer, Quaise builds and operates solutions that harness superhot geothermal energy far below the surface, enabling power generation that can rival the output of today’s most efficient fossil fuel and nuclear plants. Leveraging millimeter wave drilling, developed after more than a decade of research at MIT, Quaise’s mission is to make superhot geothermal a backbone of the modern energy system, offering affordable, zero-carbon power and true energy independence for communities and nations everywhere.\nQuaise is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to lead component-level design and development for lab-scale and field-ready mmW drilling systems. This role is intended for engineers capable of independently executing moderately complex mechanical design and testing activities while contributing across a broad range of experimental and product development efforts.\nThe Mechanical Engineer II will own the design and analysis of components and subsystems from concept through manufacturing and testing. Working closely with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and testing teams, this role contributes to the rapid development and deployment of directed energy drilling systems through hands-on engineering, analysis, prototyping, and experimentation.\nThis is a generalized engineering role with strong growth potential into specialized technical areas depending on business needs, technical aptitude, and individual interests.\nEssential functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.)\nLead component-level mechanical design from requirements definition through detailed drawings, release, manufacturing, and testing.\nPerform tolerance stack-up analysis and apply GD&T principles to ensure fit, function, and manufacturability.\nSupport the design and development of testing and drilling systems for the Quaise mmW Drilling System.\nPerform engineering analysis including structural analysis, thermal analysis, and fluid system evaluation to support design validation and optimization.\nUtilize FEA tools to evaluate components and assemblies against expected operating conditions and loads.\nApply ASME standards and engineering best practices in component selection and mechanical system design.\nAssist with CFD evaluations and flow analysis to support fluid and thermal system development.\nDesign, execute, and document experiments and testing activities, including Design of Experiments methodologies where appropriate.\nIdentify, specify, and integrate sensors, actuators, and instrumentation used in experimental and operational systems.\nDevelop and integrate hardware for laboratory experiments, test fixtures, and field-ready drilling systems.\nSelect materials and components based on thermal, structural, fatigue, and operational requirements.\nMaintain organized engineering documentation including drawings, calculations, analyses, BOMs, and test records.\nCollaborate with vendors and manufacturers to source custom and commercially available components.\nTroubleshoot mechanical and experimental systems and support recovery efforts during testing and field operations.\nParticipate in technical reviews and cross-functional engineering discussions.\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\nCompetencies\nProficiency with CAD software; Creo experience preferred.\nStrong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical design principles.\nExperience with structural analysis tools such as ANSYS Mechanical or similar FEA platforms.\nWorking knowledge of fluid systems, thermal systems, and mechanical testing methodologies.\nFamiliarity with ASME standards related to tubing, fittings, flanges, and pressure-containing systems.\nAbility to independently execute engineering tasks and manage multiple technical priorities simultaneously.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills in experimental or fast-paced development environments.\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail, including maintaining review-ready engineering documentation.\nComfortable operating within a startup or high-growth environment with evolving priorities.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nProficient with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project planning tools.\nAbility to interact effectively with coworkers, vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams in both office and field environments.\nSupervisory responsibilities\nMay supervise the work of contractors to ensure work is completed in accordance with project requirements.\nThis role does not include formal people-management responsibilities.\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required (Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar).\n2-5 years of related engineering experience in a design-focused or product development environment.\nDemonstrated ability to independently execute component-level design, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting activities.\nExperience working in laboratory, R&D, manufacturing, energy, aerospace, industrial, or other highly technical engineering environments preferred.\nPhysical requirements\nThis role requires prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nThe employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, as well as use hands to feel, reach, grasp, handle, or operate objects, tools, and/or controls.\nThe employee must be able to lift, push, pull, transfer, or move items up to 50 pounds at times for departmental needs.\nAbility to move between worksites or travel to various job sites and locations to complete tasks.\nThe vision requirement includes reviewing written and electronic materials in digital and physical format.\nAbility to work safely around high voltage and high-power systems while adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.\nThe employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed in support of operational and testing activities.\nOther duties\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.\nAffirmative Action/EEO statement\nQuaise Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status or age.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6822,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Energy & Utilities","Petroleum & Mining Engineering"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-14T19:18:52Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"H-1B filings in 12 months: 1","filings_12m":1,"filings_prev_12m":0,"green_card_filings_12m":0,"median_offered_wage_usd":97500,"route":null,"cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-29T16:27:21+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":15,"expected_fill_days":100,"reasons":["conf:3","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-30T05:48:23Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/quaise-energy-mechanical-engineer-ii","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/quaise-energy-mechanical-engineer-ii.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-30T08:11:28Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":11519,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-31T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":688765},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=688765"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fquaise-energy-mechanical-engineer-ii"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fquaise-energy-mechanical-engineer-ii"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fquaise-energy-mechanical-engineer-ii"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/quaise-energy-mechanical-engineer-ii\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fquaise-energy-mechanical-engineer-ii"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":2556277}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"quaise.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":2556277},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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