Principal Structural Engineer

Remora is hiring a Principal Structural Engineer who will develop the frame and mounting system for the Remora mobile carbon capture device from concept through production. This role will lead requirement generation, component development, component sourcing, and systems testing, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

We’re a 50-person climate tech startup based in Detroit, MI. We're building a device that captures a semi-truck’s carbon emissions directly from the tailpipe. We'll sell the CO2 to end-users, and share that revenue with our customers, so our device will create a new revenue stream while reducing their emissions.

We've signed up some of the largest companies in the world to pilot our technology, including iconic multibillion-dollar brands, top trucking companies, and some of the most recognizable Fortune 100 companies. We’ve raised multiple rounds of funding from top investors like Lowercarbon Capital, Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, Y Combinator, and Valor Equity Partners.

Responsibilities:

• Generate requirements for the frame and mounting system based on regulations (e.g. FMVSS), existing standards, and new standards created by Remora
• Develop a frame for the Remora device that mounts on a Class 8 truck chassis behind the cab and ensures safe operation, maintainability and manufacturability of the truck and device over the device’s lifetime
• Develop a safe packaging system that minimizes weight, volume, and impact on vehicle dynamics, and allows for safe and easy assembly, installation, and maintenance.
• Advise customers on upgrades required for their trucks (e.g. brakes, tires, steering, suspension, etc.) to ensure safe operation with the Remora device.
• Own weight and volume budgets for the overall device and sub-systems.  Works closely with other members of the Engineering team to drive requirements and improve the volume, weight, and packaging of each of the device sub-systems. 
• Lead design reviews, pre-production verification and validation, DFMEA, DVP&R, and design release for the frame, subsystem and vehicle mounting interfaces.
• Develop and execute on a testing strategy, including simulation (e.g. FEA/CAE) and real-world testing (e.g. crash testing, shaker table, etc.).
• Work with suppliers in partnership with the purchasing team to meet design, schedule, and cost requirements
• Serve as a subject matter expert on structural engineering, diesel engines, vehicle dynamics, heavy-duty automotive/powertrain, and heavy-duty regulations/standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 15 years of automotive structural experience, ideally with heavy-duty vehicles (e.g. Class 8 trucks, military vehicles, mining haul trucks)
• 5 years of R&D experience working on first-of-its-kind, complex hardware products with short timelines and limited resources
• Experience creating 3D models using Solidworks
• Experience utilizing FEA/CAE simulation tools
• Experience with DVP&R and DFMEA for automotive structural components
• Expertise in structural engineering, diesel engines, vehicle dynamics, heavy-duty automotive/powertrain, and heavy-duty regulations/standards (e.g. FMVSS)
• Understanding of major vehicle subsystems, including powertrain, brakes, ABS software, steering, suspensions, wheels, and tires
• Experience moving quickly and making decisions with significant uncertainty
• Unusually strong leadership, communication, ownership, and strategic thinking

Preferred: 

• Experience leading novel automotive structural designs, ideally a frame or mounting system for a heavy-duty vehicle
• Experience applying existing regulations and standards to novel technologies
• Experience developing and executing novel testing strategies, including simulation (e.g. FEA/CAE) and real-world testing (e.g. crash testing, shaker table, etc.).
• Knowledge of requirements for Class 8 truck body builders/upfitters
• Experience at a venture-backed startup

Here’s what we value:

• Mission First: We are laser-focused on our mission. We have chosen to take on the defining challenge of our time, and we don’t shy away from the hard decisions required to put our mission first, no matter how tough. The world needs our technology and it won’t happen any time soon if we don’t make it happen. We are a low-ego team, and we prioritize the mission over our self-interest. We think strategically with an eye to the long term, and we clearly separate what must be done well now, and what can be improved later, despite ambiguity.
• Burning Urgency: Our hard-core intensity and work ethic match the crisis we’re in. We have a strong bias toward action, and we execute with focus and speed. In the absence of guidance, we take charge, lead our teammates, and accomplish our goals. We aren’t afraid to change course when something isn’t working, and we find solutions even when it seems like there are none. We are cool under pressure, and our quiet determination and drive are unwavering. We relentlessly push ourselves and each other to improve. We don’t accept adequate performance. Excellence is the expectation. Many would say our standards are unreasonably high, and many would say our goals are unreasonably bold, but we are hungry to be exceptional. We will never give up, no matter what. If we get knocked down, we get back up, every time. We will not fail.
• Uncompromising Honesty: We are always honest with ourselves, our teammates, our customers, our investors, our suppliers, our communities, and all of our partners, especially about what’s not going well and what we don’t know. When we see issues, risks, or challenges, we speak up, and when we make mistakes, we admit them proactively and take full accountability. We challenge others directly when we disagree, even when it’s uncomfortable, and we seek this uncompromising honesty from others.
• Treat People Exceptionally Well: We care intensely about everyone who is on this mission with us, and our standard is exceptional respect for our teammates, partners, and communities. Teammates who bring different perspectives and backgrounds are essential to our success, and we empower everyone to share their voice. We listen to truly understand. We constantly encourage and help our teammates, and inspire each other with our enthusiasm and optimism.
• Joyful Curiosity: We love to learn, and we learn quickly. We explore the unknown with wonder and excitement. We reason from first principles. We generate original ideas with an open mind and test them quickly in the real world. We take risks and adapt as we discover more. We explore many ideas in parallel, and we don’t count on a silver bullet solution. We share our ideas freely with our teammates. We are skeptical about conventional wisdom, and we question every assumption and requirement. We are always looking for ways to simplify. We are rigorous and attentive to detail. We are eager to understand all aspects of our business and technology, and we contribute effectively outside our individual specialties. We never stop learning.

Logistics:

• Location: Wixom, MI
• Start date: Immediately

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $190,000
• Competitive Stock Options
• Healthcare (Aetna)
• Retirement (401k)
• Student loan assistance
• Three Weeks of paid time off
• Eleven Holidays off 
• Dependent care assistance (childcare or eldercare)
• Parental leave
• Unlimited sick and compassionate leave
• Employee development and coaching
• Office setup (remote) or relocation (in-person) stipend