Terranova
Mechanical Engineer
$140K
Berkeley · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 10, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. permanent residency required.
About the job
Own the mechanical design, prototyping, testing, and field reliability of Terranova’s large-scale robotic systems.
What you'll do
- Lead mechanical and electromechanical design, using first-principles engineering, FEA, and hand calculations.
- Lead prototype builds and test campaigns; analyze failures and improve designs using real-world data.
- Collaborate with electrical, controls, and field deployment teams to deliver integrated systems.
What they ask for
- Experience in mechanical or electromechanical hardware design and analysis.
- Strong CAD proficiency (OnShape).
- Hands-on fabrication and prototyping skills, with the ability to design from first principles.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; U.S. permanent residency required.
Nice to have
- Robotics experience; experience with high-voltage AC power conversion systems, lithium batteries, pumps, fluidics, bulk material handling, controls, hydraulics, or field-deployed systems.
- Familiarity with C++, Python, or similar for controls or simulation; PCB and embedded systems design skills.
Pay
$90-140k (USD, base salary)
Tools
OnShape, FEA, C++, Python, 480V
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