Senior Mechanical Engineer

Airloom • Laramie, WY

10h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level