Our mission
A planetary-scale energy platform

Engineering

Senior Structural Engineer

Portland, OR

As Senior Structural Engineer, you will spearhead the structural analysis of numerous mechanical systems and help develop innovative methods and tools to select the best designs across a design space of millions of possibilities.

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Senior Technical Program Manager - Marine Operations

Portland, OR

As the Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) for Marine Operations, you’ll be embedded with this technical team, translating test objectives into execution plans, coordinating the network of supporting vendors, and collaborating with the other Node TPMs to ensure support equipment is ready as each Node finishes fabrication.

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Principal System Integration Engineer

Portland, OR

We are seeking a System Integration Lead Engineer to join our team and provide technical leadership for the mechanical, electrical and software integration of the autonomous wave power generator we call a "Node". The Node is a device designed to produce energy in the harshest ocean conditions for extended periods without maintenance. This role is crucial to our success; you will be responsible for ensuring that all the node systems work when integrated and will use assets like our hardware in the loop test rig to ensure that every node we deploy, including our first, functions as designed. You will bring together the mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems and prove through demonstration and testing that they work as a cohesive unit.

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Fleet Operations Lead Engineer

Portland, OR

We are seeking a Fleet Operations Lead Engineer to join our team and provide technical leadership for the operation of the autonomous wave power generator we call a "Node". The Node is a device designed to produce energy in the harshest ocean conditions for extended periods without maintenance. This role is crucial to our success; you will be responsible for ensuring that all individual nodes and the node fleet operate safety and optimally. You will bring together the fleet control software, marine ops, node controllers, and customer interface.

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Configuration Architect

Portland, OR

As Configuration Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the infrastructure, processes, and tools that support Panthalassa’s engineering release systems and broader digital thread. This includes building the foundation for a world-class, model-based engineering environment and accelerating our ability to release, manufacture, and scale products efficiently and accurately.

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Test Engineer, Electromechanical Integration

Portland, OR

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer, Electromechanical Integration to design, build, and commission control systems and mechanical hardware for our large-scale test facilities. This role spans the complete lifecycle - from CAD design and electrical schematics through panel fabrication, assembly, and commissioning - bridging mechanical and electrical engineering.

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Senior Prototype Engineer, Welding

Portland, OR

We are building hardware that has to survive real ocean conditions. That means constant prototyping, welding, fabrication, and iteration. Our shop is not a support function, it is central to the company’s success. As a Senior Prototype Engineer, Welding, you will design and build prototype and flight hardware, develop fixturing and production processes, and help shape the long-term capabilities of our shop.

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Senior Cable and Harness Design Engineer

Portland, OR

We’re hiring a Senior Cable and Harness Design Engineer to own subsea wiring and interconnect systems across design, documentation, integration, and test. You’ll design harnesses and cable assemblies; specify wet- and dry-mate connectors, penetrators, and pressure-boundary interfaces; and collaborate tightly with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to get reliable, serviceable, production-ready results for real ocean deployments.

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Senior Electrical Engineer

Portland, OR

As Senior Electrical Engineer, you will work on an interdisciplinary team and be responsible for designing custom electronic hardware, taking system level concepts and requirements and turning those into fully-functional circuit cards that fulfill the system needs. 

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Lead Mechanical Engineer, Fluids

Portland, OR

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer, Fluids to join our team and provide technical leadership for the mechanical design and development of our core technology, the "Node." The Node is a device designed to produce energy in the harshest ocean conditions for extended periods without maintenance. This role is crucial to the success of our mission.  Fluids are at the core of how our node operates.  You will be responsible for the designs and eventually the team that designs all fluid systems in our nodes.

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Lead Mechanical Engineer, Turbomachinery

Portland, OR

As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, Turbomachinery, you will lead the technical vision, execution, and continuous improvement of the rotating machinery that turns fluid power into electrons. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves leadership role in which you'll prototype, build, and troubleshoot alongside world-class engineers and technicians.

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Lead Mechanical Engineer, Motor/Generator

Portland, OR

As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, Motor/Generator, you will lead the technical vision, execution, and continuous improvement of the rotating machinery that turns mechanical power into electrical power and vice versa. You will be responsible for the end-to-end development, from conceptual design through manufacturing, assembly, and test. 

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Lead Structures Engineer

Portland, OR

We are seeking a Lead Structures Engineer to join our team and provide technical leadership for the mechanical design and development of our core technology, the "Node." The Node is a device designed to produce energy in the harshest ocean conditions for extended periods without maintenance. This role is crucial to the success of our mission.  You will be responsible for the hull and the team that form the backbone of our Nodes.

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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Core Electronics and Systems Integration

Portland, OR

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on Core Electronics and Systems Integration, you will own the complete mechanical lifecycle of our core electronic systems—from whiteboard to waves. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will lead the design, prototyping, integration, and deployment of enclosures and mechanical assemblies critical to our power generation and conversion units.

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Senior Prototype Engineer

Portland, OR

We are developing a core technology that will operate in the worst conditions the world’s oceans have to offer. Building this technology involves significant rapid prototyping, fabrication, and metalwork. Our shop supports these activities and is critical to the company’s success. As our company grows, our organizational capabilities for equipment and hardware will also expand. 

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Prototype Technician, Rotating Machinery

Portland, OR

As the Technician – Turbines & Generators, you will support the manufacturing, machining, assembly, and integration of hydro turbines and generators. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves role in which you'll prototype, build, and troubleshoot alongside world-class engineers.

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Manufacturing

Pilot Production Lead

Portland, OR

This role leads pilot production: the place where new designs turn into real builds. You will start as a hands-on individual contributor working across several Portland-area facilities as we grow. Early on, your focus will be building the systems that make pilot production work: schedules, dashboards, and workflows that keep builds moving from first article testing to tight-turnaround production runs.

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Manufacturing Engineer

Portland, OR

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will build the systems that allow us to make our hardware in-house—reliably, repeatably, and at scale. This role owns the design and stand-up of work centers, process flows, test architecture, and production documentation for complex electromechanical assemblies and precision turbomachinery components.

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Quality Engineer

Portland, OR

We are hiring the first Quality Engineer at Panthalassa. You will build the systems that ensure what we design is what we build - safely, repeatably, and at scale. Our work spans steel fabrication, electronics assembly, machining, and integrated system testing. We have development and production work co-located at our Headquarters, with production work expanding to additional campuses in the greater Portland area.

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Integrated Subsystems

Portland, OR

We’re looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Integrated Subsystems to own the strategy, processes, and day-to-day execution needed to manufacture and test our integrated electromechanical systems at high quality and increasing volume.

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Program Lead Enterprise Data Systems

Portland, OR

Panthalassa is transitioning from prototyping to production builds. To scale reliably, we need strong enterprise systems that track and manage parts from design through manufacturing to fully integrated, validated nodes. We’re hiring a Program Lead for Enterprise Data Systems to own the strategy and execution of this work. You will lead the selection, implementation, and integration of the core tools that power our operations, including PLM, ERP, MRP, MES, QMS, and WMS.

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Business Operations

Hospitality Associate

Portland, OR

The Hospitality Associate plays a vital role in enabling that focus through high-touch, reliable service. You'll oversee the workplace hospitality programs that keep our teams fueled, supported, and ready to perform at their best. This includes maintaining shared spaces at a consistently high standard, and managing daily kitchen and food service operations.

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Logistics Specialist

Portland, OR

As a Logistics Specialist, you’ll run core day-to-day warehouse operations such as receiving, inventory control, internal materials flow, and outbound shipping, while helping us stand up scalable processes as we grow from prototypes to production. You’ll be the hands-on partner to manufacturing and engineering, ensuring the right parts are in the right place, accurately tracked, and shipped on time. As volumes increase, you’ll help define procedures, layouts, and material flow - and grow into leadership as the team scales.

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Environmental Health and Safety Lead

Portland, OR

We are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Lead to build and scale a proactive, consistent safety program across labs, fabrication spaces, marine operations, pilot manufacturing, and field environments. This role is not just about expertise—it’s about partnership. You will work side-by-side with engineers, technicians, and operators to identify risks early, develop practical solutions, and embed safety directly into how work gets designed and done.

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Director of Accounting and Corporate Controller

Portland, OR

As our Director of Accounting & Corporate Controller, you will lead financial operations during a critical growth phase as we scale from R&D to mass production and commercial deployment. You’ll build scalable systems and controls, establish reporting processes that support rapid decision-making, and provide financial insights that help leadership execute on ambitious goals. This is a hands-on role ideal for a builder ready to architect and own our accounting infrastructure from the ground up.

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Corporate Network Engineer

Portland, OR

We're looking for a Corporate Network Engineer to join our IT team and establish the network infrastructure that will enable our teams to advance renewable energy technology and ocean-based computing. You'll be building from the ground up—designing and implementing the corporate office network infrastructure that connects our Portland headquarters, lab facilities, and future locations as we scale.

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General Application

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Please get in touch even if you don’t see a position. We’re always on the lookout for excellent talent.

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Internship Application

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We don’t currently have an internship program or open internship positions - but we know the next generation of builders, engineers, and ocean innovators are out there, and we’d love to stay connected with you!

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