Senior Mechanical Engineer

This position must be located at one of our two locations: Laramie, WY, USA, or Orange County, CA, USA. We offer relocation assistance, but are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

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 and at lower cost, deployed in a fraction of the time. By dramatically reducing parts, mass, and construction timelines, Airloom is unlocking faster, more scalable clean energy access—designed to respect the land, the views, and the communities we serve. With headquarters in Laramie, WY, a pilot system underway near Rock River, WY, and an office in Orange County, CA, we’re assembling a team to help bring this breakthrough technology to global scale.

Role Description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work on-site in the Laramie, WY, USA or Orange County, CA, USA Airloom Energy locations in a full-time capacity, contributing to the mechanical design and development of next-generation wind energy systems and components. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating and reviewing detailed mechanical designs, performing structural and mechanical analyses, and producing CAD models and drawings for manufacturing and assembly. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, guiding R&D efforts to validate new concepts, and overseeing prototype builds, testing, and design iteration. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will also manage technical aspects of projects, support documentation and compliance activities, and mentor other engineers to ensure high-quality execution and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks)
• Experience in the aerospace, automotive, or industrial sector is preferred
• 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.
• Substantial experience transitioning products from design into manufacturing at scale
• Deep understanding of DFM, fabrication, and V&V testing to resolve tolerances and margins to requirements
• Experience with aerospace or industrial standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, ASTM, ISO, ASME, SAE, FAA)
• Experience collaborating directly with manufacturing groups and assessing cost-down opportunities

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Career Growth: We invest in our team. We offer support for team members to take advantage of relevant learning opportunities, and we are committed to collaboratively identifying paths for individuals and the company to grow together.
• Full Benefits: We offer full medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer life coverage up to a threshold amount.