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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 63 days Aircapture's roles stay open a median of 64 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 80% of Aircapture's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Aircapture
- high 3 stale, 0 reposted of 5 open
- Hiring momentum
- 6 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-06
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Aircapture's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Aircapture.
About this role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Aircapture, you will design and develop mechanical systems for next-generation Direct Air Capture (DAC) units, collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle. Your role will involve translating prototypes into scalable systems, supporting field deployments, and driving engineering rigor through testing and validation. This position is onsite in Berkeley, CA, and requires hands-on involvement in both design and practical implementation.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Aircapture as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience developing and scaling industrial or hardware systems
- Proven track record of taking products from design through build, test, and deployment
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
- Strong fundamentals in mechanical design and system integration
Nice to have
- Master’s degree
- Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- Background in radio frequency (RF) system design
- Experience with refrigeration or thermal systems
- Familiarity with contract manufacturing
What you get
- Salary: $165,000-185,000 per year
Worth weighing
- Onsite position in Berkeley, CA
- Physical activities required including lifting and carrying loads of 50 lbs or more
- Fast-paced early-stage startup environment may require flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset
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Listed by Aircapture on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-06. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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