About Us

All across the world from the azure pools of Turkey and Oman to the travertine terraces of Yellowstone our planet quietly pulls carbon dioxide from the air and turns it to stone. For eons Earth has relied on this process to balance its carbon cycle. What if it could be harnessed What if we could do it faster in larger quantities and at a low enough cost to make it an effective tool in the fight against climate change

At Heirloom we are turning that into reality. We use the natural carbon capture properties of abundant minerals to pull CO2 from the air and store it permanently underground. We come to work every day to slow climate change and are united behind a single common goal - to remove 1 billion tons of CO2 from the sky by 2035 and to not stop before we get there.

We bring together the precise recipe of science technology know-how and strategy necessary to make low cost high quality carbon removal a reality. If were successful we will directly mitigate climate change build a world we can proudly hand over to our children and grandchildren and catalyze an industry that will rival the largest the world has ever seen. If you want to change the planet come join us.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

As temperatures continue to rise individuals from marginalized communities will face the harshest impacts of climate change. We believe wholeheartedly that building a diverse company is critical to Heirlooms success. To accomplish this weve put recruiting hiring and retaining individuals from underrepresented groups at the top of our priority list.

We encourage you to apply if you identify as Black Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander American Indian or Alaskan Native Hispanic or Latino LGBTQ or with any other underrepresented group even if you dont tick all the boxes in the description below.

The Role

In this role you will be joining the R&D equipment design team focused on partnering with Research Science and Process Development to deliver in-house hardware platforms to maximize learnings across the entire CDR process. You would be directly moving the needle on Heirlooms core technology to enable a low-cost scalable and reliable design to meet our goal of removing 1 billion tons of CO2 by 2035. In this role you will be expected to constantly challenge our assumptions and push the limits of design and manufacturing to achieve our ultimate targets.

As part of the R&D equipment design team you will independently lead complex electro-mechanical subsystems through the entire product lifecycle with learning rate as a key driver. You will design low-volume parts for challenging environments produced via a variety of manufacturing processes including but not limited to: welding sheet metal stamping casting roll forming extrusions etc.. You will select and integrate automation equipment like motors actuators and sensors into your subsystem designs in tandem with our controls and software teams. Working with suppliers equipment operators and our supply chain team youll provide in-depth design for manufacturing and operation feedback required to ensure that our designs are cost-efficient robust sustainable and capable of producing high-quality learnings.

What Youll Bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience in designing products through their whole lifecycle

• A passion for electro-mechanical product design creative problem-solving and driving innovation to create simple novel robust and low-cost designs

• Strong engineering fundamentals to solve technically complex problems using first principles data-driven methodologies

• Experience with designing for harsh industrial conditions (ex. high temperatures over 800C high pressure chemical compatibility)

• Experience with iterative design and fast prototyping cycles

• Experience with engineering analyses tools & methods like or similar to tolerance studies FEA fatigue analysis root cause analysis etc.

• Ability to produce clear accurate 2D drawings aligned with production and inspection standards with proper use of GD&T.

• Proven track record of working cross-functionally to balance competing requirements and design priorities

• Strong project management skills with proven track record of managing complex projects either as a project or technical lead

• A passion for mentoring teammates driving best practices and standards within a team and encouraging the team to stay motivated through challenges

• Ability to take full ownership of your subsystems performance and deliver high-quality work on time

Bonus Points

• Thrives in both fast-paced iterative R&D environments with deep collaboration with research science and process engineering disciplines

• Experience with powder and/or material handling systems

• Experience designing medium- to large-scale (2-4m height/length) equipment

• Experience with NX

You dont have to have every listed requirement and skill to be a great fit - you may even teach us something about what we should be looking for! If you are passionate about this opportunity and think you have the skills to succeed please apply!

Our Principles

Radical Honesty means we are open transparent and inclusive in everything we do. We arent scared to challenge each other but bring clear motives and our best intentions when we do.

Persistent Optimism means we carry an infinite amount of optimistic energy with us on our journey constantly chipping away at what may seem insurmountable.

Maximize our learning ratemeans were always in discovery mode. 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.

Why you should join Heirloom

• We are solving the engineering problem of our generation. Climate change is an existential threat and we need as many of the worlds motivated minds as possible to help. There is no greater challenge or opportunity than fighting climate change.

• We have done this before. Were engineers scientists and concerned humans from a variety of backgrounds and experiences who are pooling our knowledge and skills to collectively build a more equitable prosperous future for all.

• We are a united resilient and optimistic bunch. We are all here for the same reason - to slow climate change. We recognize the magnitude of the challenge ahead of us and believe we can solve it. We can see a hopeful future where we eventually reverse climate change. It wont be easy but we wont quit.

• We are backed by the best climate partners in the world. Were well funded by investors from Breakthrough Energy Ventures Ahren Innovation Capital Carbon Direct Microsoft Lowercarbon Capital ARPA-e and the National Science Foundation. Our early customers include Stripe Shopify and Klarna and were building durable partnerships that enable us to tackle this decades-long problem.

Perks and Benefits

• Robust health coverage. Excellenthealth dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Heirloom. FSA option.

• Generous parental leave. 16 weeks paid leave for all Heirloom employees regardless of primary/secondary caregiver status.

• Generous stock options.

• Flexible time off. Unlimited PTO for exempt (salaried) employees & 120 hours for full time non-exempt (hourly) employees.

• 401(k).

• Stay healthy. Monthly health and wellness reimbursement.

• Learn on the job. Robust annual education and conference budget including airfare and hotel costs.

Required Experience:

Senior IC