Senior Systems Integration Engineer (CAD)

About Rondo Energy

Rondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years.

To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.

We are looking for an experienced, innovative Systems Integration Engineer to join our team and repower industrial heat at scale. This role will require fluency in many different Mechanical Engineering competencies, including complex design integration, top assembly, systems integration, plus the ability to work with a variety of internal teams and external vendors. Furthermore, this role will require familiarity and comfort in working in a fast-paced environment, comfort in working with uncertainty, assessing risk, and developing multi-disciplinary solutions in a collaborative team setting.  

Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years!

What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to):

• Lead development, validation, and maintenance of large, federated models involving 8+ design and engineering disciplines. 
• Coordinate the models produced by the internal design team, external contractors, and other third-party vendors using the federated model, including internal and external data transfer between design teams.  
• Lead System-level Design studies and design philosophy to inform decisions throughout the design process, including Clash Detection, System interface and integration, Requirements Compliance, and design suitability throughout the product life cycle. 
• Convert product requirements into technical specifications, developing conceptual and detailed designs along with the necessary risk assessments 
• Perform engineering design, analysis, prototyping and/or testing required to achieve robust and cost-effective solutions for our core technology, as well as on tooling and other equipment to support manufacturing. 

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent industry experience  
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Mechanical Engineering focused on complex multi-disciplinary systems and/or Construction 
• 3+ years of Design Integration Engineering Experience, leading development of several top-level assembly integration efforts  
• Experience working on highly integrated infrastructure projects
• Experience working in one or more of the following: Steam/Superheated Gas Processing Systems, Furnace Systems, Fluid/Chemical Process Systems, Industrial Systems
• Expert Knowledge of Solid works
• Expert experience with Revit, BIM 360, AutoCAD, and all Autodesk software, or with comparable tools and the ability to quickly learn
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable gathering, synthesizing, and disseminating program information among internal and external technical and non-technical parties
• Flexibility, openness, and creative problem-solving
• Comfort working with fast-based environments, with uncertainty, and in collaborative team settings

What We Offer:

• 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
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views!

This role necessitates being majority on-site at our Alameda headquarters. The estimated annual salary range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000 in the Bay Area and it would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above, plus additional compensation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience.

Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.

Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.

We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.