Senior Mechanical Engineer

About Airloom Energy

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

jshaw@nexgentalentllc.com