Senior Mechanical Engineer

The role

You will design and develop mechanical systems for next-generation DAC units across the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with electrical and process engineers to translate prototypes into scalable systems and support field deployments.

What you will do

• Design and develop mechanical systems for next-generation DAC units
• Translate prototypes into scalable, manufacturable systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, controls, and systems teams
• Support field deployments and iterate technology based on real-world performance
• Work with vendors and manufacturing partners to bring systems into production
• Drive engineering rigor through testing, validation, and continuous improvement

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience developing and scaling industrial or hardware systems
• Proven track record of taking products from design through build, test, and deployment
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design and system integration
• Climbing stairs or ladders
• Stooping
• Crouching to work on equipment
• Operating machinery
• Lifting and carrying loads of 50 lbs or more

Nice to have

• Master’s degree
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Background in radio frequency (RF) system design
• Experience with refrigeration or thermal systems
• Familiarity with contract manufacturing
• Experience with gas handling, processing, or liquefaction systems
• Experience with rotating machinery such as fans, compressors, and pumps

About the company

Aircapture is creating and scaling a circular carbon economy to solve the climate crisis. They supply commercial and industrial customers with clean CO2 captured directly from the atmosphere.