Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Structures & Insulation
Rondo Energy · Alameda, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $170,000 to $200,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 78 days Rondo Energy's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 50% of Rondo Energy's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rondo Energy
- high 15 stale, 2 reposted of 16 open
- Hiring momentum
- 20 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rondo Energy's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rondo Energy.
About this role
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will lead the design and development of high-temperature insulation systems and structural interfaces for complex thermal systems. Responsibilities include conducting thermal analyses, validating mechanical performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes. The role requires hands-on experience from concept through production, utilizing CAD software for design and documentation.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rondo Energy as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- 7+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience involving complex mechanical systems
- Proven experience taking mechanical designs from concept through qualification and high volume production
- Demonstrated design experience with high-temperature materials, thermomechanical systems, and mechanical interfaces for high-voltage systems
- Proficiency in FEA and 1D thermal analysis
- Experience applying GD&T principles and connecting critical features and tolerance stack-ups to functional performance
Nice to have
- Experience performing CFD analysis
- Knowledge of relevant electrical and mechanical design standards and considerations, including creepage and clearance, arc-flash protection, and ingress protection
- Experience supporting field installation or commissioning of complex industrial or energy systems
What you get
- Comprehensive Medical Benefits
- Dental & Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance and ADD
- Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December
- Flexible time off policy
- Catered lunches on-site
Worth weighing
- Role requires being on-site several times per week
- Salary range is wide, which may reflect varying skill levels and experience
- Stack includes high-temperature materials and complex thermal systems, which may require niche expertise
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