Position Summary

Antora is seeking an experienced Senior R&D Test Engineer to lead the development and execution of high-value test programs that de-risk the next generation of our thermal energy storage and combined heat and power systems. This person will lead a small team to execute sub-scale and full-scale investigations across Antora’s TES modules and balance of plant, translating product development goals into safe, well-instrumented, and actionable experiments. In addition to driving technical execution, this role will help shape the test infrastructure, operating systems, and team culture needed to scale R&D test operations efficiently. The work will directly influence key product decisions, demonstration milestones, and Antora’s path to commercialization in new markets.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of sub-scale and full-scale R&D test campaigns to evaluate and de-risk Antora’s thermal energy storage modules, CHP systems, and supporting balance of-plant hardware.
• Lead the design, implementation and operation of new test infrastructure for high-temperature, high-power experiments, including process piping, instrumentation and controls, high-power electrical and safety systems 
• Translate product and technology development goals into structured experimental plans, including test objectives, success criteria, operating procedures, and data review methods.
• Develop and improve the systems that enable efficient test operations, including SOPs, test recipes, scheduling methods, data analysis workflows, and reporting tools.
• Partner closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, and technology development teams to identify design risks, root-cause failures, and generate recommendations that improve product performance and reliability.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause investigations across mechanical, thermal, fluid, electrical, and controls systems, using strong engineering fundamentals and hands-on problem solving.
• Maintain and continuously improve a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, defining safe operating boundaries, and implementing appropriate interlocks, procedures, and training.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians, helping build a team culture that is rigorous, collaborative, respectful, and energized by ambitious technical work.
• Identify opportunities to improve Antora’s test capabilities and advocate for high-value investments in new test infrastructure, tools, and methods.

Key Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in test engineering, test operations, controls engineering, field engineering, or closely related roles supporting complex industrial hardware systems.
• Demonstrated experience operating, troubleshooting, developing high-temperature and/or high-power systems in environments such as energy, industrial processing, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or other demanding hardware settings.
• Strong engineering fundamentals across thermal, fluids, electrical, and mechanical systems, with the ability to interpret data and diagnose failure modes in multidisciplinary equipment.
• Hands-on experience building, modifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting experimental or industrial equipment, including instrumentation, plumbing, electrical systems, and control hardware.
• Experience leading small technical teams, providing day-to-day direction to engineers and technicians and promoting a healthy team culture.
• Experience creating or improving structured test operations, such as SOPs, operating procedures, test plans, automation workflows, data pipelines, or standardized reporting methods.
• Proficient in and actively leveraging novel AI tools to increase efficiency in research, planning and execution.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineers, technicians, and operators to drive investigations from concept through execution and follow-through.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe execution in hazardous or operationally complex environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical findings clearly and drive decisions from data.
• Willingness to work onsite and flex hours as needed to support critical test execution, including 24/7 test operations and occasional travel to commercial and R&D sites.
  
  

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Hands-on commissioning experience on first-of-a-kind hardware, demonstration systems, or pilot-scale or greater industrial equipment.
• Experience with industrial controls, sensing and automation - PLCs, SCADA, analog and digital comms, 
• Experience with industrial process piping and electrical design, including wiring diagrams, P&IDs, instrumentation lists, etc.
• Experience developing test automation, scripting, or data analysis tools based in Python, JavaScript, etc. Experience leveraging AI for rapid development of such tools.
• Experience in a startup or fast-paced product development environment where priorities evolve quickly and teams are expected to operate with high ownership.

Work Location:  Onsite - San Jose, CA

Salary Range:  $154,000 USD - $193,000 USD

Salary Basis:  Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

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About The Role

Antora Energy is seeking a Materials R&D Lab Technician to join our materials development team at our headquarters near San Jose, CA. In this hands-on role, you will partner directly with engineers to execute high-temperature experiments using bench-top furnaces and supporting lab equipment — work that is central to developing the novel materials inside Antora's thermal energy storage systems.

You will be responsible for setting up and running tests, operating instrumentation and data acquisition systems, and producing clear, thorough documentation of every experiment. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced hardware R&D environment, is meticulous about data quality, and takes pride in keeping a lab running smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Experiment Execution: Set up, operate, and monitor benchtop furnaces and other high-temperature lab equipment according to test plans and procedures defined by engineers. Manage sample preparation, fixturing, and loading/unloading of test articles
• Instrumentation & data collection: Install, configure, and operate DAQ systems, thermocouples, and other sensors to capture temperature profiles, environmental conditions, and material response data during experiments.
• Documentation & reporting: Maintain detailed lab notebooks and digital test records for every experiment. Compile data summaries, charts, and observations into clear reports for the engineering team.
• Equipment maintenance: Perform routine calibration, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs on furnaces, instrumentation, and lab tools. Flag equipment issues early and coordinate with vendors or internal teams for resolution.
• Lab operations: Keep the lab organized, stocked, and compliant with safety protocols. Track consumables and supplies. Support sample inventory and traceability.
• Safety: Follow all EH&S procedures for high-temperature work, chemical handling, and general lab safety. Participate in safety reviews and report hazards or near-misses promptly.
• Continuous improvement: Suggest and implement improvements to test setups, fixtures, data collection workflows, and lab organization. Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with materials development engineers to understand test objectives, troubleshoot experiments in real time, and adapt plans based on emerging results.

What We're Looking For

• Associate's degree or higher in a technical field (e.g., Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, or related discipline), or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of experience working in a hardware R&D lab, test lab, or similar hands-on technical environment.
• Direct experience operating furnaces, kilns, ovens, or other high-temperature equipment.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems (DAQs), thermocouples, and common lab instrumentation.
• Strong documentation habits — comfortable maintaining lab notebooks, writing test reports, and organizing data.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and AI for basic data organization, plotting, and analysis.
• Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and comfortable working independently once given clear direction.
• Ability to lift and handle lab samples and equipment (up to ~50 lbs)

Bonus Qualifications 

• Experience with high-temperature materials such as carbon, graphite, ceramics, or refractory metals.
• Familiarity with CAD tools for interpreting engineering drawings and fixture designs.
• Experience with PLCs, Python, AI, or other tools for data acquisition or analysis.
• Exposure to Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology.
• Prior experience in a startup or fast-moving R&D environment.
• Familiarity with sample preparation techniques (cutting, grinding, polishing, mounting) using equipment such as table saws and bandsaws.

Work Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA 

Salary Range: $36-$43/hourly USD

Salary Basis:  

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

About The Role

Antora is seeking a self-driven and passionate Plant Technician I to join our plant team and help deliver zero-carbon industrial heat and power with Antora’s thermal battery technology. In this role, you will support the outside operations of our thermal energy storage and boiler systems while helping maintain plant systems during installation, commissioning, and operations.

The Plant Technician I will work closely with internal engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to safely construct, commission, and operate first-of-a-kind industrial installations of the Antora thermal battery. This is a hands-on role for someone who is energized by learning in the field, takes pride in safe and reliable plant operations, and wants to contribute directly to the demonstration of a breakthrough long-duration energy storage technology.

What You'll Do

• Support the safe operation of thermal energy storage, boiler, and balance-of-plant systems during installation, commissioning, and routine operations
• Perform daily rounds and inspections, identify off-normal conditions, and communicate findings clearly to the lead operator and broader team
• Execute standardized operational and maintenance tasks requiring foundational knowledge of plant systems, including boilers, generators, control systems, and auxiliary equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance activities assigned through the plant CMMS program
• Help identify issues across plant systems and escalate them to the appropriate team members for resolution
• Support safe work practices by helping verify compliance with Lockout/Tagout, hot work permits, job hazard analyses, confined space entry requirements, and related operational and outage procedures
• Assist with plant startups, shutdowns, system checks, and emergency response activities in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Support inventory management, warehouse organization, and material handling activities
• Perform hands-on testing such as oil and water chemistry sampling and analysis, while supporting more experienced plant and maintenance technicians across a range of plant activities
• Follow and help improve standard operating procedures and plant best practices that strengthen operational consistency, safety, and reliability
• Maintain a high standard for safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory and site requirements

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma, technical or vocational training, or equivalent military experience required
• 1+ years of experience in field operations, industrial environments, or laboratory settings involving control systems such as DCS, SCADA, or PLCs
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations, with an understanding of environments involving hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including proper handling and storage practices
• Ability to perform routine inspections, system startups and shutdowns, and emergency response procedures
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn from experienced operators and technicians
• Comfortable working under direct supervision while independently managing assigned tasks and priorities
• Collaborative, humble, and mission-driven mindset with a strong focus on safety and reliability

Required Skills & Experience

• Foundational knowledge of plant operations and industrial equipment, including boilers, steam generators, control systems, and balance-of-plant equipment
• Practical familiarity with SCADA or similar plant operating systems
• Skilled in the use of test equipment and calibration tools, with hands-on experience in machinery repair and control system diagnostics
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and operational support tasks in a structured plant environment
• Strong attention to detail in identifying, documenting, and communicating plant issues
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Experience supporting safe work permitting and operational compliance processes
• Basic understanding of energy storage or thermal process systems, including steam, boilers, and auxiliary plant systems
  
  
  

Bonus Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• Experience with process engineering systems such as combined heat and power plants, boilers, steam generators, or high-temperature fluid loops
• Experience with Ignition SCADA
• Experience with medium-voltage and low-voltage power systems
• Solid foundational understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
• Experience with boiler operations, steam systems, and water chemistry

Please note: This role will have 24/7 shift work, nights, weekends expected. Day and night shift swap over. Work may be outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions

Work Location:  Onsite in Big Stone City, South Dakota 

Salary Range:  $27/hourly USD

Salary Basis:  Hourly + possible OT

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

About The Role

Antora Energy is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Operations Engineer to serve as our first on-site operations presence at a supplier facility in Pennsylvania. The supplier operates high temperature furnaces that process material that is then integrated into Antora's thermal energy storage systems.

Because this program is new, you will build the operational foundation from the ground up: writing SOPs, defining the end-to-end material flow, establishing quality criteria & tracking, and implementing preventative maintenance schedules. Once production begins, you will own day-to-day execution — coordinating across the supplier's operators, maintenance crews, engineering, quality, EH&S, and logistics teams to ensure Antora's material moves safely, on spec, and on time.

This is a high-autonomy role. You will be Antora's eyes, ears, and decision-maker on site, while staying tightly connected to the broader Operations team at our San Jose headquarters.

What You'll Do

• Production Standup: Develop and implement SOPs, control plans, work instructions, and preventative maintenance schedules for all furnace operations — from receiving raw material through final pack-out and shipping
• Day-to-day Oversight: Monitor and drive execution of furnace loading, thermal processing, unloading, and post-process inspection across the furnace fleet. Track cycle schedules, flag delays, and resolve bottlenecks
• Quality Assurance: Work with Antora’s Quality team to define and enforce incoming, in-process, and final inspection criteria. Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action when material is out of spec
• Supplier Coordination: Serve as Antora's primary on-site liaison with the supplier's operations, maintenance, engineering, controls, quality, EH&S, purchasing, and management teams. Ensure Antora's priorities are understood and acted on
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all operations meet Antora's & supplier's EH&S standards and applicable regulations. Identify and escalate safety risks proactively
• Material Flow & Logistics: Oversee receiving, inventory management, fixture handling, and outbound shipping of finished material. Maintain accurate records and traceability, including establishing material planning and inventory tracking processes, including evaluation of MRP systems
• Continuous Improvement: Track yield, throughput, and cost metrics. Identify recurring issues and drive process improvements in collaboration with the supplier and Antora's San Jose operations team
• Communication & Reporting: Provide regular production status updates to Antora leadership. Escalate risks and decisions that require HQ input in a timely manner

What We're Looking For

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, process engineering, or production management in a heavy industrial or high-temperature processing environment.
• Demonstrated experience writing and implementing SOPs, control plans, and/or quality management documentation.
• Hands-on familiarity with furnace, kiln, or other thermal process operations.
• Track record of coordinating across multiple functional teams (operations, maintenance, quality, EH&S) to deliver production targets.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes.
• Strong project management skills — ability to manage competing priorities and drive accountability in a matrixed or supplier-partner setting.
• Willingness to be based full-time on site in St. Mary's, PA and work in covered, unconditioned, outdoor environments throughout the year.

Bonus Qualifications 

• Experience standing up new production lines or launching operations at a new site (zero-to-one).
• Background in carbon, graphite, ceramics, or other high-temperature material processing.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement frameworks.
• Experience working as a customer representative embedded at a supplier or contract manufacturer.
• Exposure to thermal energy storage or adjacent energy technologies.
• Experience in startup or high-growth manufacturing environments

Work Location: Onsite in St Mary's, PA 

Salary Range:  $97,000 USD - $116,000 USD

Salary Basis:  Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

The Role

Antora is seeking a self-driven and passionate Senior or Staff Mechanical Engineer, Fluid Systems to join our Product Development Team. In this role, you will own the design, analysis, and validation of critical subsystems that make Antora’s thermal battery possible. Your work will directly accelerate the demonstration and deployment of a first-of-a-kind long-duration energy storage technology.

This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role where you’ll work across disciplines to scope, design, and refine mechanical systems from concept through prototyping, testing, and production. You’ll also help build the processes, standards, and culture that enable our team to deliver at scale.

You should be excited to pair strong first-principles engineering with modern tools, including AI-enabled workflows where they meaningfully improve speed, insight, or iteration quality. Just as important, you’ll bring the judgment to validate outputs, challenge assumptions, and keep engineering rigor at the center of every decision.

What You'll Do

• Own subsystem design: Lead the architecture, analysis, detailed design, and testing of structural, thermal, and fluid components within Antora’s thermal battery.
• Perform rigorous analysis: Apply hand calculations, finite element analysis (FEA), and trade studies to guide design decisions, while thoughtfully leveraging AI and other modern tools to accelerate learning and engineering execution.
• Drive validation & reliability: Lead prototyping, testing, failure analysis, and root cause investigation to ensure robust, reliable hardware.
• Pursue cost-down: Identify and implement design and manufacturing approaches that reduce cost without sacrificing performance or reliability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Define system requirements, lead design reviews, and integrate feedback across adjacent engineering and operations teams.
• Establish best practices: Develop and maintain CAD standards, documentation, and engineering infrastructure that support high-quality execution and scale.
• Mentor & lead: Guide junior engineers and serve as a technical leader within the team.
• Shape our processes: Balance fast execution with long-term improvements in team workflows, risk management, and product development culture.
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Education & Experience: B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Automation, or related) and/or 5+ years of experience in demanding industrial environments (e.g., Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Power Plants).
• Controls Expertise: Proven track record programming "greenfield" and "brownfield" PLC and SCADA software, with specific proficiency in Allen Bradley (Studio 5000) and/or Ignition (Inductive Automation).
• Communication Protocols: Familiarity with industrial protocols including Modbus, CAN bus, Ethernet/IP, and Profinet.
  Hardware Fluency: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs, providing accurate red-lines for field modifications.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Senior Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years of relevant industry experience, or Master’s degree with 4+ years, or PhD
• Staff Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant industry experience, or Master’s degree with 8+ years, or PhD with 4+ years
• Examples of relevant industry experience include power generation, aerospace, propulsion, or other industrial hardware products

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of taking complex mechanical systems from concept to deployed hardware
• Strong proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks or similar), PDM systems, and creation of detailed drawings using GD&T and ASME Y14.5
• Deep experience designing machined components for low- to mid-volume production; experience with sheet metal, castings, or composites is a plus
• Proficiency in structural and/or thermal analysis, including FEA and hand calculations
• Experience applying sound engineering judgment in ambiguous, first-of-a-kind environments where requirements evolve and rapid iteration matters
• Curiosity about integrating evolving AI tools into engineering workflows, paired with the critical thinking to recognize limitations, sanity-check outputs, and maintain high technical standards
• Familiarity with systems analysis and risk management tools such as FMEA
• Experience developing engineering processes, standards, and best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative, humble, and mission-first mindset
  
  

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience designing components for very high-temperature environments (500–2500°C)
• Experience with composite and/or brittle materials
• Experience with fluid system design in demanding thermal or industrial environments
• FOAK (first-of-a-kind) product development from concept through sustaining

Work Location:  Onsite in San Jose, CA 

Salary Range:  $154,000 USD - $193,000 USD

Salary Basis:  Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

About The Role

Antora is seeking an exceptionally driven Electrical Engineering Manager / Architect to lead the team designing the next generation of Antora’s thermal energy storage products. This role combines people leadership with deep technical ownership of high-voltage, high-power electrical system architecture spanning both product and plant-level systems.

You will guide a team of engineers through the full product lifecycle, from architecture definition and trade studies through detailed design, prototyping, validation, manufacturing, and field deployment. Your work will directly shape the commercialization of a first-of-a-kind long-duration energy storage technology.

This is a highly cross-functional, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in first-principles engineering, moves comfortably between whiteboard strategy and hardware reality, and knows how to build teams, systems, and processes that scale. You’ll also help the organization apply modern engineering tools, including simulation, automation, and AI-enabled workflows where useful - to move faster, make better decisions, and keep the bar high for technical rigor.

What You'll Do

• Lead and grow the team: Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing electrical engineering team, providing technical direction, design reviews, and coaching to support strong execution and long-term team development.
• Own system architecture: Define and drive the electrical architecture for both Antora’s thermal battery modules and plant-level electrical systems.
• Drive hardware development: Lead development of high-power, high-current electrical heating and power systems from early concept through detailed design, validation, site deployment, and operational support.
• Advance R&D and innovation: Evaluate power delivery approaches, including AC and DC system architectures, to optimize for performance, efficiency, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Partner cross-functionally: Work closely with mechanical, reliability, software, procurement, manufacturing, and project execution teams to ensure cohesive system development and successful program delivery.
• Ensure compliance and quality: Oversee electrical code compliance and standards alignment, including UL and NEC requirements, while maintaining a high bar for safety, reliability, and regulatory readiness.
• Build engineering systems: Establish and reinforce strong engineering practices, documentation standards, simulation and review workflows, and effective development processes that improve team efficiency and design quality.
• Shape how we work: Help the team thoughtfully incorporate modern tools, including AI-assisted analysis, documentation, and engineering workflows, in ways that accelerate execution without compromising judgment or rigor.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including a strong track record leading electrical engineering teams responsible for grid-scale or industrial power systems
• Deep first-principles engineering mindset, with a relentless drive to increase performance and reduce cost
• Extensive experience with high-power systems at the MW scale across low- to medium-voltage ranges, from 208V through 34.5kV+
• Strong system architecture experience, including substation design, transformer sizing, bus and breaker sizing, and preparation of single-line diagrams
• Significant experience with power electronics and switching-based power delivery systems at 100kW+
• Proven ability to manage equipment vendors and EPC partners, with practical familiarity in field construction, commissioning, and site integration
• Familiarity with electrical design and simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, PSpice, PSCAD, or similar tools
• Experience testing, qualifying, troubleshooting, and performing root-cause analysis for high-power electrical systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts across disciplines and levels of the organization

Bonus Qualifications 

• Experience with renewable energy systems such as solar or wind, or with industrial process heating applications such as green hydrogen
• Experience drafting and reviewing HAZOP, PHA, and LOTO procedures
• Participation in full lifecycle product development, from early R&D through commercial launch and field operations
• Experience using data, automation, or AI-enabled tools to improve engineering throughput, technical decision-making, or design quality in hardware development environments

Work Location:  Onsite in San Jose, CA 

Salary Range:  $196,000 USD - $235,000 USD

Salary Basis:  Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

Position Summary

Antora is seeking a Senior Controls & Software Engineer to own the integration of the control systems and software that power our Thermal Energy Storage (TES) modules, industrial boilers, and complex balance-of-plant (BoP) systems.

This is a high-impact, site-based role for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of physical hardware and digital logic. You won't just be maintaining legacy systems; you will be architecting the brain of a first-of-a-kind energy technology. We are looking for a start up mindset  who leverages modern tools to accelerate traditional industrial automation workflows, using AI to streamline code generation, automate documentation, and rapidly troubleshoot complex system behaviors.

This role is strongly preferred to be located full time in San Jose, California but open but, remote considered with 25% travel

Roles & Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Architect, design, and iterate on PLC and SCADA software for Antora’s TES and BoP systems, ensuring seamless integration between thermal storage and industrial heat delivery.
• End-to-End Ownership: Take full ownership of software lifecycles for specific projects, driving logic from initial concept through to site-wide implementation and commissioning.
• Technical Documentation: Write and maintain high-fidelity Process Control Narratives (PCNs), Cause and Effect Diagrams, State Diagrams, and Controls Operations Manuals.
• QA & Validation: Develop rigorous test plans, automated check tools, and QA procedures to ensure software reliability in high-stakes, high-temperature environments.
• Site Execution: Provide expert onsite and remote support for logic-related issues during commissioning, ensuring rapid resolution of "field-found" challenges.
  Continuous Improvement: Design and commission upgrade projects for existing sites, using data-driven insights to improve system efficiency and uptime.

Key Qualifications

• Education & Experience: B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Automation, or related) and/or 5+ years of experience in demanding industrial environments (e.g., Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Power Plants).
• Controls Expertise: Proven track record programming "greenfield" and "brownfield" PLC and SCADA software, with specific proficiency in Allen Bradley (Studio 5000) and/or Ignition (Inductive Automation).
• Communication Protocols: Familiarity with industrial protocols including Modbus, CAN bus, Ethernet/IP, and Profinet.
  Hardware Fluency: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs, providing accurate red-lines for field modifications.

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Process Engineering Depth: Experience with high-temperature fluid loops, steam generators, or large-scale industrial boilers.
• Software Agility: Proficiency in Python, VBA, or SQL for data analysis and test automation, especially when leveraging AI for rapid script development.
• Commissioning Leadership: Hands-on experience developing and performing ITPs, Loop Checkouts, FAT, and SAT.
• Power Hardware Experience: Practical experience with VFDs, Motor Starters, SCRs, and high-precision instrumentation (RTDs, Thermocouples, Transmitters).
• Startup Resilience: Experience in a fast-paced environment where you are expected to operate with high ownership and adapt quickly to evolving project requirements.
• AI forward mindset: Utilize AI to automate 

Work Location:  Onsite in San Jose, CA preferred, but Remote considered with 25% travel

Salary Range:  $154,000 USD - $202,000 USD

Salary Basis:  Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

Position Summary

We are seeking a self-driven, passionate Mechanical/Process Engineer to help deliver zero-carbon industrial heat and power through our novel solid-state thermal battery to work out of our location in San Jose, California. You’ll join a close-knit engineering team that values impact, humility, and collaboration, and that takes pride in building lasting relationships while tackling hard problems.

In this role, you will play a central part in optimizing Antora’s balance of plant (BOP) systems for both cost and performance. You will develop, own, and continuously refine cost models that integrate data from a wide range of technical and commercial sources. These models will serve as a core, iterative tool to guide the design and evolution of cost-optimized, high-performance plant processes and mechanical and electrical architectures.

You will also scope, define, and design BOP systems and equipment for Antora’s commercial thermal energy storage projects. As a key technical contributor within a fast-growing, cross-functional organization, your work will directly support the testing, deployment, and scaling of an innovative long-duration energy storage technology.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Create and own models for equipment, system and plant costs; continuously update models as data is gathered from our constructed projects
• Perform engineering trade-off case studies that balance performance, cost, and schedule to drive architectural alignment via quick (spreadsheet) and thorough (model-based) approaches.
• Work hand-in-hand with other engineering teams (SW/controls, battery engineering, project execution, etc.) at Antora to develop the simplest, lowest-cost, highest performing BOP system
• Define and own system process requirements and specifications, including heat & mass balance (HMB), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Review cross functional team designs (equipment specs, piping design, etc) to ensure they meet the process requirements.
• Participate in PHAs, HAZOP, and/or HAZID workshops.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent in an engineering field (e.g. chemical, mechanical, process,  industrial, etc.) and 8+ years’ experience in industrial applications engineering (oil & gas, chemicals, power plants, etc.)
• Experience designing or specifying industrial mechanical equipment such as: Pressure Vessels, Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Air Coolers, Fans, Tanks, Piping, Valves.
• Working knowledge of industrial mechanical design codes. ASME Section I and VIII, Div. 1, ASME B31.1 and B31.3, API 650, API 610, TEMA, ASTM.
• Working knowledge of electrical power distribution systems.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills, ability to think about problems from a first-principles perspective
• Experience working independently, as well as work in a team-orientated and fast-paced startup-like environments
• Proven ability to lead and operate comfortably across many engineering disciplines (e.g. mechanical, electrical, thermal, fluids, optical, controls)

Additional Qualifications Desired "Nice to have" but not required

• Deep engineering experience and intuition, ideally with background in: High-temperature thermal systems, Energy and power conversion, First principle engineering analyses
• Use of one or more of AutoCAD, Solidworks, COMSOL, ANSYS, Chemcad, Aspen EDR, HYSYS, HTRI
• Holds a PE in a related discipline

Work Location:  Onsite - San Jose, CA

Salary Range:  $104,000 USD - $155,000 USD

Salary Basis:  Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

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Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior / Staff Systems Engineer - in San Jose - who is a self-driven, curious, and passionate engineer to join our Technology Development team and help deliver zero-carbon industrial heat and power through our novel solid-state thermal battery.

This is a deeply collaborative role at the heart of system innovation. You will work across disciplines to shape the architecture and operating philosophy of Antora’s future products and projects. Using first-principles modeling, data analysis, and real-world performance insights, you will help accelerate Antora’s mission to decarbonize industry at scale.

Roles & Responsibilities

System analysis and modeling
Develop first-principles–based models to analyze the architecture and operating behavior of Antora’s thermal storage systems. Use these models to deepen system understanding, uncover tradeoffs, and identify opportunities for performance improvement.

New concept evaluation
Propose, evaluate, and model next-generation system architectures and operating strategies for Antora’s thermal battery.

System architecture design
Lead the development and implementation of new system architectures and operational philosophies, from early concept through validation.

Performance validation
Analyze data from commercial project sites and Antora’s in-house test facilities to refine and validate models, enabling accurate prediction of future system performance.

Cross-functional collaboration
Work closely with commercial, engineering, and field teams to understand how the thermal battery operates in practice and how it creates value for customers and other stakeholders.

Key Qualifications

Senior Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6+ years of experience, or
• Master’s degree plus 2+ years of experience, or
• PhD in a technical field such as mechanical engineering, materials engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or physics

Staff Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree plus 10+ years of experience, or
• Master’s degree plus 8+ years of experience, or
• PhD plus 4+ years of experience in a technical field such as mechanical engineering, materials engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or physics

Technical Skills and Experience

• Strong fundamentals in first-principles systems analysis, thermodynamic cycles, energy balances, heat transfer, and gas systems
• Strong analytical modeling skills using Python or similar tools
• Experience owning or leading the architecture design of industrial-scale energy systems
• Ability to clearly communicate assumptions, methodology, and results to technical and non-technical leadership
• Ability to learn complex, interdisciplinary concepts quickly
• Enjoys tackling difficult, cross-functional problems in a collaborative environment

Additional Qualifications (Desired but Not Required)

• Experience working with high-temperature systems
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) or dynamic simulation tools (e.g., Simulink, HYSYS, Python/Modelica)
• Experience with FEA and/or CFD using commercial software such as Ansys or COMSOL
• Experience with techno-economic analysis

Work Location:  San Jose, CA

Salary Range:  $129,000 USD - $170,000 USD

Salary Basis:  Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

Position Summary

We are seeking highly skilled and motivated [Remote with 60-80% Travel] Field Engineers to lead the commissioning and start-up of Antora’s thermal energy storage plants. These Field Engineers will collaborate with internal engineering and operations teams to safely commission and operate first-of-a-kind industrial installations of Antora’s technology and will be a key technical member of a cross-functional and rapidly growing organization, whose work will directly contribute to the demonstration of a first of a kind long-duration energy storage technology.  We are looking for expertise in the following areas:

1. Low and Medium Voltage (LV/MV) Equipment
2. Network, Instrumentation and Controls (N, I&C)
3. Mechanical, Electrical, and Process (MEP)

This role requires strong technical expertise, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering, construction, and operations teams.

This role requires being on long-term assignments (6-9 months) at project sites. Antora provides airfare, lodging support, daily per diems, ground transportation, and regular home-visit travel. Employees receive defined assignment objectives, performance check-ins, and accommodations to ensure a safe, supported, and successful experience.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Commission Antora’s thermal battery systems.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues from a first principles approach and share learnings across organization, drive issues to resolution bt coordinating both internal and external resources
• Create, follow, and provide feedback on required commissioning documentation (ITPs, checklists, punchlists, inspection reports, etc.)
• Help ensure a clean hand-off from construction to commissioning crew by leading reviews with EPCs and subcontractors to maintain schedule, performance, operability, and safety; RFIs, submittals, QA/QC, punchlists.
• Help ensure a clean hand-off to site operations by providing clear documentation and required training to operations crew
• Willingness to travel extensively to project sites.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues from a first principles approach and share learnings across organization
• 2+ years of field experience commissioning industrial equipment.
• Lead reviews with EPCs and subcontractors to ensure schedule, performance, operability, and safety.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, equipment, and process safety standards and procedures.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability under pressure.
• Willingness to travel extensively to project sites.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering, or equivalent

Option 1 - MV/LV Equipment

• Hands-on experience with MV (up to 34.5kV) electrical equipment: switchgear, protective relays, transformers, and generators. 
• Experience programming and testing MV protection relay settings (SEL preferred).
• Hands-on experience with LV equipment - motors, generators, load banks, motor controllers/VFDs.
• Experience creating and executing electrical test plans, including automated test sets (Dobble, Omicron, or similar).

Option 2 - Network, Instrumentation and Controls (N, I&C)

• Commission full spectrum of instrumentation and control systems: ;  Network infrastructure (cat6, fiber, switches, patch panels), PLC/RIO cabinets, field devices (RTDs, TCs, PTs, flow meters, etc.), , and instrument wiring.
• Lead loop checks, functional testing, controls commissioning, and site acceptance.
• Troubleshoot controls/instrumentation and network issues during startup and operations.
• Work with vendors/EPC to ensure controls and instrumentation meet Antora performance/safety needs.

Option 3 - Mechanical, Electrical, Process (MEP)

• Own cross-discipline interface management across mechanical, electrical, and process systems.
• Review P&IDs, equipment layouts, process flows, and utility tie-ins, and validate completion with regular system walkdowns.
• Coordinate modular thermal battery integration with site MEP infrastructure.
• Support construction execution: RFIs, submittals, QA/QC, punchlists. Drive issues to resolution by coordinating internal Antora and external resources.

Additional Qualifications Desired (“nice to have” but not required)

• Certifications: NETA Certified Technician (Level II/III/IV), OSHA 30 / NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training, Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT
• Experience with processes engineering of systems like Combined Heat and Power Plants, Boilers, Steam Generators and High Temperature Fluid loops.
• Experience with digitalized grid systems, such as SDN, IEC 61850
• Experience with industrial automation controllers:  Allen Bradley PLC, HART communications, SEL RTAC, or similar
• Experience with Ignition SCADA.
• Previous operations and maintenance experience

Work Location:  Remote, with 60-80% Travel

Salary Range:  $100,000 USD - $150,000 USD

Salary Basis:  Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora's Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

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Position Summary

The Plant Technician II is responsible for controlling and operating thermal energy storage and boiler systems. Also will be supporting maintenance of plant systems during the installation, commissioning, and operations phases of the project. The Plant Technician II will collaborate with internal engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to safely construct, commission, and operate first-of-a-kind industrial installations of the Antora thermal battery. 

The Plant Technician II will be a key technical member of a cross-functional and rapidly growing organization, whose work will directly contribute to the demonstration of a first of a kind long-duration energy storage technology.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of advanced operational and technical responsibilities requiring specialized knowledge of plant systems, including boilers, generators, control systems, and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Frequently exercises sound judgment on complex and varied technical problems, relies on strong problem-solving skills with minimal oversight, escalating when necessary
• Independently prioritizes and manages tasks within a specific trade, technical group, or functional area.
• Delivers consistently high-quality work, often reviewing and validating the work of others to ensure adherence to advanced technical standards.
• Accountable for tasks where errors can have significant consequences and are typically not subject to routine checks.
• Responsible for lock out tag out programs, hot work permits, job hazard analysis, confined space entries and more during operations, maintenance, and outage planning.
• Operates with minimal supervision, setting and managing personal work schedules, and may assist in directing the efforts of others based on established priorities.
• Regularly mentors and trains team members, providing hands-on instruction in complex technical processes and procedures.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) that improve operations and maintenance using ‘Best Practices’.
• Perform hands-on work to diagnose, test, and rebuild large industrial machinery.
• Maintains a high safety standard and compliance standard with regulatory codes.

Key Qualifications

• High school diploma, technical/vocational training, or equivalent military experience required.
• Professional with 3+ years of operations experience familiar with control systems (DCS/SCADA/PLCs etc)
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety regulations, with a strong background in environments involving hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials—including proper handling and storage procedures
• Skilled in the use of test equipment and calibration tools, with hands-on experience in machinery repair and control system diagnostics.
• Solid understanding of energy storage processes, including steam generators, boilers, and auxiliary systems
• Ability to perform routine inspections, system startups/shutdowns, and emergency response procedures

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Experience with processes engineering of systems like combined heat and power plants, boilers, steam generators and high temperature fluid loops.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA.
• Experience with medium voltage and low voltage power systems
• Solid foundational understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics.
• Experience with boiler operations, steam systems, and water chemistry
• Knowledge of South Dakota Boiler Codes - ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) sections 1 and 4, South Dakota Legislature Codified Laws Chapter 34-29AASME PTC4

Work Location:  Onsite - Big Stone City, South Dakota

Salary Range:  $30-33/hr 

Salary Basis:  Hourly

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

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Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician performs mechanical and/or electrical maintenance on plant equipment to ensure optimal efficiency, reliability, and overall facility condition.

Responds to call-outs as needed to maintain plant availability. Responsible for the repair, replacement, installation, and removal of modules, subassemblies, pumps, motors, fans, and related systems. Duties include: inspecting maintenance clearances, troubleshooting, disassembling, reassembling, and replacing equipment components, as well as monitoring equipment performance and analyzing operating data. While primarily focused on corrective maintenance, they will also support preventive maintenance activities, including troubleshooting and assisting with procedure development and spare parts recommendations.

Supports planning efforts and inventory control by following proper requisition procedures for tools, parts, and supplies. Prepares reports as required by management and plant protocols. Maintains compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, and ensures adherence to plant safety and operational procedures. Actively promotes and maintains a safe and orderly work environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Serves as a go-to resource in mechanical job scopes, with a broad knowledge that may also span related functions.
• Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions or material failures in high-temperature environments.
• Support in module maintenance procedures including: roof removal, heater rebuilds, heater exchanges, and module reassembly.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble pumps, fans, gearboxes, and mechanical linkages as needed. Replace worn or damaged parts (e.g., bearings, seals, gaskets, belts, shafts).
• Delivers high-quality work, often reviewing and verifying the work of others to ensure advanced technical standards are met.
• Accountable for tasks where errors can have significant consequences and may not be subject to direct oversight.
• Support mechanical installation and retrofitting of new equipment, piping changes, or material improvements.
• Resolves highly technical issues with guidance, occasionally consulting with team leadership, and serves as a resource for peers facing similar challenges.
• May coordinate and support others in completing assignments within defined schedules and priorities.
• Frequently delivers hands-on training and mentorship in specialized technical areas to other team members

Key Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of technical/vocational training is strongly preferred.
• Professional with 5+ years of directly related experience, including a solid understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Experience working in environments involving hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, with demonstrated knowledge of safe handling, storage, and transportation practices.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical processes to support operation and maintenance of plant systems, including: boilers, pumps, motors, shaft alignment, seals, and valves embling

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Hands-on experience with maintenance of industrial steam boilers, battery storage systems, and high temperature fluid loops
• Technical expertise may span across mechanical, electrical, and/or instrumentation and control (I&C) maintenance disciplines.
• Proficient in welding and/or operating machine tools such as lathes and mills.
• Experience with high, medium, and low voltage power systems
• Experience with boiler operations and steam systems

This role will require work that is conducted outdoors, which could include extreme heat or cold weather conditions. 

Work Location:  Onsite - Big Stone City, South Dakota

Salary Range:  $30-35/hr 

Salary Basis:  Hourly + OT offered

Relocation assistance, is available. In addition to a competitive hourly rate, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

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Position Summary

We are seeking a self-driven and passionate individual to join our engineering and project execution team to deliver zero-carbon industrial heat and power with our novel solid state thermal battery. We are a tight-knit team that loves what we do and we strive to have an impact, working with humility and openness while building lifelong relationships along the way. 

As a Project Engineer, you will work on the balance-of-plant (BOP) systems for Antora Energy’s thermal energy storage projects across test and commercial sites. You will be a key technical member of a cross-functional and rapidly growing organization as we deploy our first commercial scale projects.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering resources, internal and external, to design, construct, commission, and troubleshoot the balance-of-plant system. 
• Ensure project technical documentation (PFD’s, P&IDs, SLDs, Cause & Effect, etc) are aligned across Antora engineering and external parties; including change management, RFIs, and final as-built drawings. Work with document control resources to facilitate required engineering reviews prior to documents being issued for construction.
• Review discipline design deliverables (Mechanical, Structural, Electrical) to confirm design requirements are met and facilitate successful field implementation.
• Review or create construction work plans and submittal packages. Support generation of commissioning plans and hand-over of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) to the commissioning team. Support engineering in handing over documentation to the plant operations team. 
• Support the Supply Chain and Procurement teams by writing requests for proposals, reviewing quotes, and evaluating vendor technical capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager on project cost, schedule, and risks. Maintain the project action log and drive resolution of open items.
• Support engineering, construction, and commissioning phases of project by having an in-person presence for both ensuring proper coordination between technical resources and quality compliance to engineering design.
• Typical travel of 25%

Key Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent in an engineering field (e.g. civil, construction management, industrial, process, chemical, etc.) and/or 5+ years’ experience in industrial project engineering (oil & gas, chemicals, power plants, etc.).
• Have worked for, or with, EPC teams.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications. (PFD’s, P&IDs, SLDs, Cause & Effect, etc)
• Experience working independently, as well as working in a team-orientated and fast-paced startup-like environment.

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Experience in construction and commissioning of process plants or other industrial facilities.
• Proficient in using construction estimating practices, software and tools (ACCE, ICARUS).
• Familiarity with 3D CAD (Solidworks, Navisworks), 2D drawings (AutoCAD).
• Have a PE in a related discipline.
• Technical writing: equipment specifications and technical reports.
• Vendor and client relations.
• Managing contractors.

Work Location:  Onsite - San Jose, CA

Salary Range:  $165,000 USD - $180,000 USD

Salary Basis:  Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

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Position Summary

We are seeking a self-driven and passionate Senior or Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our Product Development Team. In this role, you will own the design, analysis, and validation of subsystems that make Antora’s thermal battery possible. Your work will directly accelerate the demonstration and deployment of a first-of-a-kind long-duration energy storage technology.

This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role where you’ll work across disciplines to scope, design, and refine mechanical systems from concept through prototyping, testing, and production. You’ll also help build the processes, standards, and culture that enable our team to deliver at scale

Roles & Responsibilities

• Own subsystem design: Lead the architecture, analysis, detailed design, and testing of structural, thermal, and fluid components within Antora’s thermal battery.
• Perform rigorous analysis: Apply calculations, finite element analysis (FEA), and trade studies to guide design decisions.
• Drive validation & reliability: Lead prototyping, testing, and root cause analysis to ensure robust, reliable hardware.
• Pursue cost-down: Identify and implement design and manufacturing approaches that reduce cost without sacrificing performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Define system requirements, lead design reviews, and integrate feedback across teams.
• Establish best practices: Develop and maintain CAD standards, documentation, and engineering infrastructure.
• Mentor & lead: Guide junior engineers; serve as technical lead.

Key Qualifications

• Senior Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years relevant industry experience, OR Master’s with 4+ years, OR PhD
• Staff Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years relevant industry experience, OR Master’s with 8+ years, OR PhD with 4+ years
• Examples of relevant industry experience include power generation, aerospace, propulsion, or other industrial hardware products
• Proven track record of taking complex mechanical systems from concept to deployed hardware.
• Strong proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks or similar), PDM systems, and creating detailed drawings (GD&T, ASME Y14.5).
• Deep experience with machined components for low- to mid-volume production; additional experience with sheet metal, castings, or composites is a plus.
• Proficiency in structural and/or thermal analysis (FEA and hand calculations).
• Familiarity with systems analysis and risk management tools such as FMEA.
• Experience developing engineering processes, standards, and best practices.

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Experience designing components for very high-temperature environments (500–2500°C).
• Experience with composite and/or brittle materials.
• FOAK (first-of-a-kind) product development from concept through sustaining.

Work Location:  Onsite - San Jose, CA

Salary Range:  $129,000 USD - $210,000 USD

Salary Basis:  Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

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