Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Airloom Energy is building the next era of resilient, utility-scale power. Our patented wind generation system replaces massive traditional turbines with a low-profile, roller-coaster-style track that uses small, adjustable wings to capture wind energy more efficiently, at lower cost, and in a fraction of the time. By dramatically reducing parts, mass, and construction timelines, Airloom is unlocking faster, more scalable clean energy deployment-designed to respect the land, the views, and the communities we serve. With headquarters in Laramie, Wyoming and a pilot system underway near Rock River, we're assembling a team to help bring this breakthrough technology to global scale.

Position/Company Value Proposition

You will use your expertise in mechanical engineering principles and experience designing complex systems for aerospace and industrial applications to be a leader in the design of a utility-scale plant to demonstrate the scalability and cost effectiveness of Airloom's novel approach to wind energy generation.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with ability to scuba dive within several disciplines - accumulating masters level knowledge in related domains below
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in the aerospace or industrial sector
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks)
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, including mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and machine design
• Deep understanding of allowables, materials (metallics and composites), boundary conditions, and margin associated with tools like FEA and CFD
• Metallics - complex design using 4XXX, 4XX, A572, A36, steels as well as 2024, 6061 and 7075 aluminum
• Composites - complex design with fiberglass and carbon fiber lamina and laminate
• Bonding - complex design principles for injection and surface structural bonding
• Fasteners - Detailed fastener analysis techniques for highly loaded slip-critical joint design
• Fatigue and Ultimate - Complex design and verification methods at system-level (vehicle-level) for fatigue, stiffness, and ultimate strength driven design. Detailed understanding of margins and allowables required.
• Deep understanding of fabrication and V&V testing to resolve tolerances and margins to requirements
• Trusted network of supply chain for metallics, composites, and assemblies
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with aerospace or industrial standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, ASTM, ISO, ASME, SAE, FAA)

Position Duties

• Conceptual Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative mechanical concepts and solutions
• Analysis: Conduct structural, thermal, and fluid flow analyses to optimize designs and ensure performance
• Prototyping and Testing: Oversee the fabrication and testing of prototypes to validate design concepts
• Manufacturing Support: Work closely with manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost effective
• Documentation: Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and engineering documentation
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

Position/Company Environment

Small early-stage green energy startup with a unique method of generating wind energy backed by some of the biggest names in investing. Chance to create never seen before technology using off the shelf parts.

Contact

Jim Shaw
Search Director, NexGen Talent
949.439.1110
[email protected]