SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

247Solar, Inc

47Solar, Inc. envisions future generations living in a sustainable world powered by abundant, low

cost, zero-carbon energy. We provide the first complete application of high-temperature, modular solar

power with overnight storage, for cleaner renewable energy with higher yields. Founded by an MIT

faculty member and alumnus, we offer 24x7 emissions-free solar power using, primarily, concentrated

solar energy (CSP). We exist to provide exceptional, reliable, around the clock, zero-carbon energy in

the fight against climate change and for a better future.

We are rapidly adding people committed to this mission. We are looking for people who bring

tenacity, a collaborative spirit, accountability, integrity, and an audacious passion for a sustainable

future.

To learn more about our company and our technologies, please visit www.247solar.com.

The Situation

The demand for 247Solar’s 24/7 systems based on concentrated solar energy (CSP) that produce solar

electricity, heat, and green hydrogen to industrial and utility customers is growing and an experienced

Senior Mechanical Engineer to help in the engineering department is required.

The Position

247Solar, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Senior Mechanical Engineer to engineer product components. This

position reports to the Lead Engineer. Responsibilities include ability to perform the following with

minimal supervision:

Engineer system components including solar receiver, high temperature piping, and insulation systems.
Specify and select vendor engineered components by working directly with suppliers, including high-temperature materials and specialty components, including dampers, expansion joints, blowers, pumps, and heat exchangers.
Perform engineering calculations including: pressure drop, heat loss, mechanical stress, etc.
Develop and manage product BOMs.
Write engineering reports documenting calculations and engineering results.
Write test plans, conduct tests and present results to engineering team.
Travel to other 247Solar locations to collaborate with other team members in United States and Internationally.
Travel time: <5%

Ideal Candidate Experience

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable discipline, Masters degree preferred.
Minimum 15 years experience engineering and testing mechanical system components including at least 5 years experience in at least one, and preferably multiple, of the following: high-temperature materials, concentrated solar power system design, heliostats, thermal energy storage, and renewable power plant design.
Deep understanding of concentrated solar power technology (heliostats, energy storage, power generation) and its applications.
Robust experience with all aspects of complex high-temperature system engineering, including:

o Designing and performing tests at component and system level.

o Developing engineering models for temperature, pressure, stress, etc in high temperature systems.

o Performing engineering design trade studies to evaluate and select optimal design options.

o Translating engineering models into supplier specifications.

o Assessing supplier technical capabilities

o Developing and managing all engineering documentation including BOMs, drawings, reports, test plans, etc.

Experience utilizing Solidworks preferred.
Understands mechanical drawing generation including GD&T .
Strong fundamental engineering skills, particularly thermodynamics, fluids, power generation
systems, and electrical.
Ability to deliver engineering analyses and documents on schedule and with impeccable quality.
Experience working in virtual teams in multiple time zones and cultures.
Desire to work in a small dynamic team.
Must have excellent written and oral English communication skills.

This job may be a great fit for you if you have:

A passion for creating a sustainable world, with abundant, zero-carbon solar-fueled energy.
Appreciation for a collaborative and trusting culture where shared success, direct communications, transparency, and mutual accountability are how things get done.
Desire to travel to multi-national customer job sites and other engineering offices.

Working at 247Solar

The chosen candidate can work from anywhere. Salary will be commensurate with local salary ranges for

comparable positions. As a team member of an early-stage company, the salary portion of

compensation may not meet large-company levels. However, the base salary is competitive, and the

Senior Engineer will be rewarded on the basis of the company’s future success and increased value in

the form of a stock option plan.

At 247Solar, we offer:

Will you join us?

If you would like to be considered for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to

Recruiting@247Solar.com