Sr. System Design Engineering Consultant

About AIRCO
AIRCO is a world leader in carbon conversion technology, paving the way to global energy security by transforming CO₂ into a valuable resource. Its proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology is an adaptable platform that allows any industry to efficiently produce high-demand, fully-formulated synthetic fuels from waste CO₂ and hydrogen.

The company has commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and has been awarded multiple government contracts, including with NASA and the United States Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit. The company has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Inc. Best in Business, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, and the XPrize for Carbon Removal.

AIRCO’s many accolades include winning the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023, an award given to organizations that reinvent processes to reduce the generation of hazardous substances and byproducts. AIRCO was also declared a winner for the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge, which accelerates the development of promising technology pathways that enable widespread uptake of SAF.

The Position

We are seeking a Senior System Design Engineering Consultant to join our team in a contract position initially with term up to 6 months. Then the position may be converted into a full-time position depending on the prototype’s project success and candidate’s performance. This position will lead design of modular units, 3D layout and structure design of related to process equipment and piping, stress analysis, and integration of mechanical, process, electrical, and instrumentation and control systems design for compact units manufacturability for sustainable fuels and chemicals production. This role works with cross functional engineers to adapt the process design to smaller scale modular/containerized units and deliver compact design efficiency in terms of modularity, mobility, operability, safety, and maintainability. This role is based in Brooklyn, NY.

What you get to do

• Create and refine detailed designs for modular systems, including 3D modeling, material selection, and fabrication method selection:
• Execute equipment design, calculations, and drawings reviews while considering cost, performance, safety, and reliability
• Adapt larger plant equipment design to innovative, smaller modular and containerized units
• Maximize compact unit design efficiency by integrating systems design such as process, mechanical, electrical, instrument, and control systems without compromising safety, operability, and maintainability
• Collaborate with various teams, including cross functional engineers, designers, and operations staff, to bring modular designs to life 
• Oversee fabrication processes, provide work instructions and test protocols, and ensure that the final product meets quality and performance standards
• Identify and resolve issues during the fabrication process
• Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in fabrication technology and materials
• Create and maintain documentation, including design specifications, fabrication drawings, and testing protocols
• Works with program/project manager to manage timelines, budgets, and scope

What you bring to AIRCO

•  BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, industrial design, or a related field
• Expertise in CAD software, such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and 3D models
• 20+ years of system design and integration experience on reactors, separation columns, heat exchangers, high pressure storage vessels, rotating equipment, etc. for modular/containerized units manufacturability
• Experience in Industrial Gases, Oil & Gas, or Refining and Petrochemical Industry is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of ASME codes, API standards and NBIC regulations, such as ASME Section VIII Div1 & 2 codes, API 650/620, API 579 and other industry codes and standards typically used in process equipment design. Knowledge of US local regulations (CFR, etc.) is a plus.
• Understanding of various fabrication techniques, including piping and equipment layout, hydraulics, stress analysis, welding, and structure design calculations
• Applied FEA experience in prior jobs
• Experience with compact and modular system design
• Familiarity with safety protocols for handling hazardous chemicals and HAZOP
• Ability to analyze and solve technical problems during the design and fabrication process
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and precision in design and fabrication
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders, including d