Mechanical Engineer
terranova
Drop Out Engineer
terranova· Engineering
About this role
Company Description
Backed by leading climate and American dynamism investors, Terranova builds intelligent robotic systems to terraform the Earth itself: lifting land, restoring wetlands, and protecting critical infrastructure from floods and sea-level rise.
Our mission is to preserve the built environment, create new habitats, and usher in an era of abundance. Our work supports climate resilience, disaster recovery, and defense across the United States and beyond.
We're assembling a world-class team that wants to work on something real, physical, and civilization-scale. If you want your work to reshape the world (literally), this is the place to do it.
The Deal
You're a strong engineer. You're also mid-degree and wondering if the degree is worth finishing. We think the best engineers learn by building, not sitting in lectures. So here's the offer.
Drop out and join us as an Associate Engineer for 6 months. You build real hardware that ships to the field from day one.
After 6 months, we bump you to the exact salary we'd have paid you as a full engineer with the degree in hand. You skip the tuition, skip the debt, skip two more years of problem sets, and come out with real systems under your belt and full pay.
The degree was going to get you a job. We're the job. We just cut out the wait.
Open to Embedded Systems Engineer and Mechanical Engineer candidates. Review the Embedded or Mechanical job descriptions to see what the work looks like. If it's something you want, apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Drop Out Engineer position at terranova?
The salary for this Drop Out Engineer role at terranova is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Drop Out Engineer position at terranova located?
This Drop Out Engineer role at terranova is based in Berkeley. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Drop Out Engineer role at terranova full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Drop Out Engineer role in the Engineering department at terranova.
Which team or department does the Drop Out Engineer at terranova belong to?
This Drop Out Engineer position is part of the Engineering department at terranova. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Drop Out Engineer position at terranova?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to terranova's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Drop Out Engineer job at terranova posted?
This Drop Out Engineer position at terranova was posted on Jul 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Drop Out Engineer
terranova
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