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Magrathea
Posted on Jan 30, 2025
About Magrathea
Magrathea is dedicated to strengthening national security and advancing domestic supply chain resilience by producing magnesium metal in the United States. Using groundbreaking electrolytic process technology, we extract magnesium from seawater and brines, reducing reliance on foreign sources and ensuring a stable supply of this critical material. Our mission is backed by leading energy and materials technology investors, including early supporters of Tesla and SpaceX, prominent industrial families across Europe, and the US federal government. Find out more on our website.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll be working with a global, diverse team of smart, creative people who are looking to challenge the status quo of today’s industry to positively impact the socioenvironmental impacts of making structural metal. Check out some of our team on Linkedin.
There will be no waiting around, you’ll get stuck in from day one. This is a key role in our team, and you’ll be instrumental in driving the next steps of Magrathea’s technology. If you're passionate about pursuing and cultivating innovation through cutting edge technology, we should talk!
About The Role
Magrathea is seeking a dedicated and decisive Staff Mechanical Engineer to support the scale-up of our technology to commercial scale. Our innovative talent is one of the biggest drivers in our success, and talented people don’t always fit with rigid job descriptions or day-to-day responsibilities. However, we want to be transparent about what will be expected of this role. The Staff Mechanical Engineer will be a key player in the scale-up and design of our revolutionary electrolytic process technology.
Role Expectations
Apply online through our website.
Anti-Discrimination
Magrathea is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity. Magrathea is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
Magrathea is dedicated to strengthening national security and advancing domestic supply chain resilience by producing magnesium metal in the United States. Using groundbreaking electrolytic process technology, we extract magnesium from seawater and brines, reducing reliance on foreign sources and ensuring a stable supply of this critical material. Our mission is backed by leading energy and materials technology investors, including early supporters of Tesla and SpaceX, prominent industrial families across Europe, and the US federal government. Find out more on our website.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll be working with a global, diverse team of smart, creative people who are looking to challenge the status quo of today’s industry to positively impact the socioenvironmental impacts of making structural metal. Check out some of our team on Linkedin.
There will be no waiting around, you’ll get stuck in from day one. This is a key role in our team, and you’ll be instrumental in driving the next steps of Magrathea’s technology. If you're passionate about pursuing and cultivating innovation through cutting edge technology, we should talk!
About The Role
Magrathea is seeking a dedicated and decisive Staff Mechanical Engineer to support the scale-up of our technology to commercial scale. Our innovative talent is one of the biggest drivers in our success, and talented people don’t always fit with rigid job descriptions or day-to-day responsibilities. However, we want to be transparent about what will be expected of this role. The Staff Mechanical Engineer will be a key player in the scale-up and design of our revolutionary electrolytic process technology.
Role Expectations
- Lead Magrathea’s mechanical engineering program for scale-up to commercial-scale demonstration plant
- Manage Magrathea’s design documentation including CAD and other digital twins required for electrical, piping, and structural elements of our demonstration plant
- Develop and promote Magrathea's knowledge and insights into mechanical design and fabrication of mechanical systems for chemical process technology
- Develop cost optimized designs for mechanical equipment supporting chemical process technology scale-up and deliver physical constructed versions of those designs
- Optimize mechanical design, fabrication, and operation of core process technology like brine handling systems, thermal processes, electrolysis systems, and foundry tools
- BS, MS, or PhD in mechanical, industrial, or related engineering
- Over 5 years of experience operating successfully in an industrial setting
- Strong competence in thermal process technology and the ability to rapidly and safely prototype complex and hazardous equipment
- Preferred skills in molten salt, minerals, and/or electrolysis
- Creative and open-minded with the ability to rapidly learn
- Demonstrated track record of working on a team to achieve audacious goals together
- History of promoting company culture based on humility, transparency, respect, and care for the success of other team members
- Salary range: $160-$220k annually (commensurate with experience)
- Competitive stock option package
- Health & dental insurance
- 401k matching from day one with pre- and post-tax investing options
- Dog friendly office environment
Apply online through our website.
Anti-Discrimination
Magrathea is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity. Magrathea is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.