As the Director of Mechanical Engineering, you’ll build the team and provide technical expertise in specific areas involving mechanical, structural, CAE, Thermal, and Fluid mechanics and engineering. You will be responsible for process development, tool selection, and Mechanical team member development to support Energy, Infrastructure, and Mobility programs.

ABOUT Nxu

At Nxu, Inc., our vision is a big one: We are building a future where energy is harnessed in a way that is abundant, accessible, and infinite to make electric mobility viable. The path towards this future starts with energy and infrastructure today, mobility tomorrow, and from there, the possibilities are endless. Our goal is to keep the world moving, with a focus on simplicity, performance, and novel outcomes. We are excited to take on impossible challenges and the obstacles that come with them. If the impact is significant and we can build the technology to solve it, we will. We are builders, inventors, and creators. We stay positive, roll up our sleeves, and think outside the box – and we're looking for optimistic problem-solvers to join us in building this future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and grow our current team to support future missions.
• Product development efforts and craft our future.
• Growing team, you must be ok with hands on effort from time to time.
• Development of prototype and concept solutions to complete go to market manufacturable products.
• Manage team structure, budgets, and engagement with program leads to ensure success in various energy and vehicle programs.
• Drive team direction and help breakdown complex problems by collaborating with development teams to find clever solutions to challenging problems and timelines.

IDEALLY, YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH:

• 10+ Years of experience in electromechanical product development, manufacturing, and testing.
• Developing product from concept and prototype to scaled manufacturing.
• Experience in Mechanical Design and best practices
• 2+ years with electrical machines, high voltage systems, and small electronic devices.
• 2+ years working with thermal fluid systems.
• CAD (CATIA, NX, Inventor, Solidworks, etc)
• Test, validation, instrumentation, and processes.

AND YOU'RE SOMEONE WHO IS:

• Capable of interacting with electromechanical, CAE, electrical, software, and manufacturing team members.
• Continuously evaluating new technologies, design methodologies, and solutions to develop the best possible products.
• Willing to dive deep into technical challenges to help your team continuously advance forward.
• Ability to thrive in fast paced, challenging, startup environment who understands challenges at such an early stage of a company's growth.
• Ability to navigate early design requirements and collaborate with multi-disciplinary stakeholders to drive technical solutions.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical/dental/vision plans
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Equity plans
• Company subsidized free lunch and snacks
• 401K plan
• Diverse, inclusive, open, and transparent company culture
• Collaborative working environment with opportunities for career development
• Working for a company with a sustainability commitment
  

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.