Mechanical Engineer

Airswift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, testing, and deployment of complex mechanical systems within a regulated engineering environment. You will own critical mechanical activities across multiple programs, collaborating with experienced leaders during a pivotal growth phase.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, system integration, and robust documentation, with opportunities to influence manufacturing scale-up and deployment of transformative

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience supporting mechanical systems, equipment or components, calculations, specifications or documentation.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical systems, equipment, and components.
• Develop calculations, specifications, technical evaluations, and engineering documentation.
• Contribute to design and evaluation of process systems, plant systems, piping networks, and mechanical equipment.
• Support supplier engagement, fabrication, manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Participate in design reviews, technical evaluations, and multidisciplinary engineering discussions.
• Apply engineering standards, quality requirements, and configuration management processes.
• Identify and resolve technical issues while supporting project execution objectives.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Problem-solving

Strong fundamentals

Ability to work in fast-paced org

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

An innovative and rapidly growing advanced energy technology company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex mechanical systems within a highly regulated engineering environment.

This is an opportunity to join a company at a pivotal stage of growth as it advances from technology development into commercialization, manufacturing scale-up, and deployment. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineering leaders while taking ownership of critical mechanical engineering activities across multiple programs.

What You\'ll Do

• Support the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical systems, equipment, and components
• Develop calculations, specifications, technical evaluations, and engineering documentation
• Contribute to the design and evaluation of process systems, plant systems, piping networks, and mechanical equipment
• Support supplier engagement, fabrication, manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning activities
• Participate in design reviews, technical evaluations, and multidisciplinary engineering discussions
• Apply engineering standards, quality requirements, and configuration management processes
• Identify and resolve technical issues while supporting project execution objectives

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Approximately 10+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Hands-on experience supporting mechanical systems, equipment, components, calculations, specifications, or engineering documentation
• Exposure to pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, process systems, plant systems, manufacturing, testing, installation, or supplier support activities
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, growing organization

Preferred Backgrounds

• Nuclear Energy
• Power Generation
• Aerospace
• Defense
• Oil & Gas
• EPC/EPCM
• Advanced Manufacturing

Why Join?

• Opportunity to join a well-funded organization during a significant growth phase
• Exposure to system design, manufacturing, testing, installation, and deployment activities
• High level of ownership and technical visibility
• Direct collaboration with experienced engineering leaders and subject matter experts
• Opportunity to contribute to transformative technology solving large-scale energy challenges
• Fast-paced environment where engineers have the ability to make a meaningful impact