Full-Time

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Posted on 11/6/2024

The Boring Company

The Boring Company

501-1,000 employees

Constructs underground tunnels for urban transportation

No salary listed

Senior

Bastrop, TX, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Bastrop, TX.

Category
Design Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 6+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering role or relevant position.
  • Hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing - can be in a professional, academic or recreational setting.
  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience in creating manufacturing drawings and reviewing drawings before release (preferred).
  • Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines (preferred).
  • High level of proficiency in machine design (preferred).
  • Knowledgeable in mechatronics, mechanism design, fluid power system concepts and design, dynamics, material selection, testing methods, and common machining and fabrication processes (preferred).
  • Acute attention to detail (preferred).
  • Willing to travel to job sites as required to commission & develop new designs, as well as troubleshoot and problem solve existing designs.
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design of various systems and sub-systems related to operations such as boring machine parts, support systems, support system equipment, passenger/construction vehicles and tunnel infrastructure.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for mechanical design projects, providing assistance and direction to other team members as needed.
  • Employ competent use of judgment, hand calculations, FEA and CAD to develop and communicate designs.
  • Own project schedule to ensure timely completion from conception to implementation.
  • Communicate schedule to stakeholders and others with dependent systems, bringing attention to changes in schedule as they happen.
  • Constantly evaluate how the system fits into the larger picture of a working operation. Ensure that design choices are in line with the top level needs with ample consideration of future developments.
  • Ensure all systems are compliant with appropriate regulations such as MSHA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Location.

The Boring Company focuses on improving urban transportation by building underground tunnels to reduce traffic congestion. Its main product is a network of subterranean tunnels that allow for quick, direct travel without the disruptions of surface traffic. The company uses advanced tunneling technology, specifically the Prufrock Tunnel Boring Machine, which can dig tunnels at a rate of one mile per week, making the process faster and more cost-effective than traditional methods. Unlike competitors, The Boring Company emphasizes the construction of weatherproof tunnels that do not interfere with existing infrastructure. Its goal is to create efficient transportation solutions that can scale with city growth, ultimately enhancing urban mobility and reducing congestion.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$907.5M

Headquarters

Bastrop, Texas

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for sustainable transport boosts The Boring Company's market potential.
  • Closure of Hyperloop One opens market opportunities for The Boring Company.
  • Public-private partnerships offer new collaboration and funding avenues.

What critics are saying

  • Safety violations in Vegas tunnel may lead to regulatory challenges and delays.
  • International expansion, like Dubai, faces geopolitical and regulatory hurdles.
  • Closure of Hyperloop One highlights financial risks in developing new transport technologies.

What makes The Boring Company unique

  • The Boring Company uses proprietary Prufrock TBM for faster, cost-effective tunneling.
  • It offers a zero-emissions Loop system for direct, non-stop urban transportation.
  • The company integrates tunneling with smart city initiatives for advanced urban planning.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Competitive equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

2%
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