Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical EngineerAt Aircapture we're creating technology to solve what we believe to be our lifetime's most pressing challenge: the climate crisis. We supply commercial and industrial customers with clean CO2 captured from our atmosphere to radically improve the environment, our economy, and our lives. We value building a team of people who represent diverse backgrounds–be it thought, education, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation–to reach our goals. Thank you for considering us.As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Aircapture, you will be an essential member of our team, collaborating with Electrical and Process Engineers on our R&D efforts and improving installed systems. This is a very exciting time to join Aircapture as we expand our market share and revolutionize Direct Air Capture ("DAC") technology. If you want to have a major impact at a groundbreaking climate technology startup, this is the role for you!This role is onsite at our development and production facility in Berkeley, California.Salary: $165,000-185,000 per yearWhat You'll Do HereDesign and develop mechanical systems for our next-generation DAC units, impacting the entire product lifecycle: concept, design, build, test, and deploymentTranslate prototypes into scalable, manufacturable systems while collaborating cross-functionally with electrical, controls, and systems teamsSupport field deployments and iterate technology based on real-world performanceWork with vendors and manufacturing partners to bring systems into productionDrive engineering rigor through testing, validation, and continuous improvementYour Skills and Abilities IncludeBachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, Master's degree a plus7+ years of experience developing and scaling industrial or hardware systems, and a proven track record of taking products from design through build, test, and deploymentExperience working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments–we are an early stage start-up and success requires flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset and attitudeAbility to operate both strategically and hands-on–you love to design and also don't hesitate to pick up a wrenchStrong fundamentals in mechanical design and system integration, including expertise in one or more of these focus areas:Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD)Background in radio frequency (RF) system designExperience with refrigeration or thermal systemsFamiliarity with contract manufacturingExperience with gas handling, processing, or liquefaction systemsExperience with rotating machinery such as fans, compressors, and pumpsThis position requires physical activities including climbing stairs or ladders, stooping, crouching to work on equipment, operating machinery and lifting and carrying loads of 50 lbs or more.Aircapture strives to create a safe, inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace. Every teammate adds to who we are, diversifying our ideas, experiences and viewpoints and makes us stronger. We hope you feel welcome here.