Design Engineer II

Job Description Job Description Company: Air Squared Manufacturing, LLC Title of Position: Design Engineer II Position Type: Full time; Exempt Air Squared Manufacturing, Inc. is an OEM manufacturer of scroll type compressors, vacuum pumps and expanders for the medical, aerospace, fuel cell and power generation industries. Air Squared offers exciting career opportunities working on projects including NASA MOXIE, Leading Electric and Autonomous Vehicle OEM, DOE Clean Energy initiatives ranging from nuclear fusion and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-e), and other cutting-edge projects. We are seeking a Design Engineer II to join our growing team as we kick off several new product development programs. This role is focused on the design, analysis, and prototyping of customized scroll compressors and vacuum pumps. The ideal candidate will take technical ownership of design work, support design for manufacturability, and ensure products meet rigorous specifications for size, performance, lifespan, and reliability. Pay Range: $85,000 - $100,000 / year, based on qualifications and experience Company Benefits include: Health Insurance through Cigna (optional HSA plan with $10 per pay period matching) Dental and Vision insurance Long Term Disability Insurance, paid by employer Group and voluntary life insurance 401K Retirement Plan Safety shoe allowance 3-weeks PTO accrual and paid holidays Parental Leave Educational reimbursement Company Perks include: Catered company lunches on a quarterly basis Company Summer picnic for employees and their families Department activities budget Company Happy Hours, Trivia night and more Casual dress code Employee Referral Program Employee Recognition Awards Job Responsibilities: Take technical ownership of new product designs from concept through prototype and release Design detailed 3D models and fabrication drawings using SolidWorks Use CFD to optimize cooling, pressure drop, and heat rejection Perform FEA and engineering calculations to verify strength, deflection, and bearing life Select and specify hardware components (bearings, couplings, fasteners, O-rings, etc.) Estimate performance during the design phase and validate through testing Support in-house and external machine shops with design and dimensional inquiries Independently develop complex components and assemblies Assist with prototype testing and troubleshooting Occasionally assist with hands-on assembly (most builds are handled by lab technicians) Mentor and train entry-level engineers and interns Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Occasional travel may be required Overtime availability as needed Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications : Required MUST SUBMIT RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience) Minimum 3 years of mechanical design engineering experience Experience with SolidWorks (3D modeling and drawings) Proficiency in GD&T principles Experience with SolidWorks Simulation (FEA and CFD) or similar tools Knowledge of common manufacturing processes (machining, casting, coatings) Preferred Background in automotive, aerospace, or medical industries Familiarity with industry-specific design standards Experience with rotating machinery, compressors, or vacuum pumps Experience leading full product lifecycle projects Location: Thornton, Colorado How to Apply: -40eb-4989-83a3-3a2138324f69/Air-Squared-Manufacturing-Inc%20 Pay Range: $85,000 - $100,000 / year, based on qualifications and experience For information on Air Squared, visit our website at If you need an accommodation seeking employment with Air Squared, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. Air Squared is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination| E-Verify | Right to Work EEO is the Law: EEO is the law Supplement: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination:- - transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf E-Verify poster: verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E - Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf Right to Work: verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf