Senior Mechanical Engineer, Heirloom
Prototype
$160-205k
+stock options
Office located in Brisbane, CA
Direct air carbon capture
Be an early applicant
Direct air carbon capture
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$160-205k
+stock options
Office located in Brisbane, CA
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help build a more resilient and equitable future.
Role
Who you are
- You hold a mechanical engineering degree with 7-10+ years of experience, particularly in component design, prototyping, and some fabrication
- You bring a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, hands-on experience with building prototypes of their own designs, and proficiency in Solidworks or similar CAD tools
- Experience in creating technical drawings using GD&T, along with knowledge of material selection for temperatures ranging from cold to very hot (up to 1100°C), is essential
- You demonstrate a system-level approach to problem-solving, quickly adapting to available resources to implement solutions efficiently
- Additionally, you are able to learn, iterate rapidly to reduce downtime, and document these learnings in a digestible way for the larger engineering population
- The following requirements also apply to any roles which will spend any time working in our plants or construction sites (all technician and operations roles, most engineering roles, and many other roles):
- Ability to work in outdoor environments (example: hot sun, cold, wind, rain, crawl spaces, etc.). Stop work will be called when it is unsafe to work
- Position may require working at heights including; climbing ladders/equipment, stairs, elevators, and working on scissor lifts
- Capable of performing repetitive duties including; lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for long periods of time
- Experience using basic hand and power tools safely
What the job involves
- A Senior Mechanical Engineer in this role will lead design projects, mentor team members, and help establish engineering standards and resources
- They will focus on designing and sourcing valves, structures, and machinery that can handle powders in high-heat and elevated-pressure environments
- Successful candidates will innovate solutions for handling powder efficiently, build prototype fixtures to accelerate testing, and iterate based on findings to reduce the design cycle
- They will design with a holistic approach, ensuring compatibility of components and systems and incorporating feedback from fabrication, maintenance, and operations teams
- Additionally, they will mentor the broader engineering organization, showing leadership by example and ownership of larger projects all while sharing insights to enhance collective expertise
Our take
According to the UN, in order to avoid climate disaster the world needs to both reduce carbon emissions and actively remove CO₂ from the atmosphere. Heirloom develops a technology to handle the latter, using limestone to capture carbon directly from the air and permanently store it - and in doing so delivering high-quality carbon credits for businesses to purchase.
Initially, the company stored captured carbon in underground deposits, but it now also boasts the ability to sequester CO₂ into concrete. This process, which was developed alongside its partner, CarbonCure, actually strengthens the concrete, which can then be used in all types of construction projects.
Crucially, because limestone is so widely available - and because the capture process is a chemical reaction - the process requires minimal land and energy. This allows the company to remain relatively low-impact in its operations, making its carbon removal credits more valuable. This has contributed to the achievement of Microsoft purchasing 315,000 metric tons of carbon removal from the company, in one of the biggest deals of its kind to date.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
66% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Mar 2022
$53m
SERIES A
May 2021
$1m
SEED
Total funding: $54m
Company benefits
- Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Heirloom (FSA option)
- 16 weeks paid leave for all Heirloom employees, regardless of primary/secondary caregiver status
- Generous stock options
- Unlimited PTO for salaried employees & 80 hours for full time hourly employees
- 401(k)
- Monthly health and wellness reimbursement
- Robust annual education and conference budget, including airfare and hotel costs
Company values
- Radical Honesty: Bottom line - we are open, transparent, and inclusive in everything we do. We aren't scared to challenge each other, but bring clear motives and our best intentions when we do
- Persistent Optimism: We carry an infinite amount of optimistic energy with us on our journey, constantly chipping away at what may seem insurmountable
- Maximize Learning Rate: Compounding knowledge is our key to victory - we continuously hone our crafts, seek the fastest paths to new learning, and are quick to absorb new knowledge
Company HQ
Dogpatch, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Shashank Samala
(CEO)Previously founded Tempo Automation, a robotics and software company that raised millions in funding from venture capitalists.
Noah McQueen
(Head of Research)Earned a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Worked as a Science Advisor at Carbon Direct for a year.
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