Technical Program Manager

At Aircapture we’re creating and scaling a circular carbon economy to solve what we believe to be our lifetime's most pressing challenge: the climate crisis. We supply commercial and industrial customers with clean CO2 captured from our atmosphere to radically improve the environment, our economy, and our lives. We value building a team of people who represent diverse backgrounds–be it thought, education, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation–to reach our goals. Thank you for considering us.

As a Technical Program Manager you will be instrumental in the development of novel Direct Air Capture “DAC” systems onsite in our development and production facility in Berkeley, California. You will manage hands-on projects on our shop floor collaborating with cross-disciplinary engineering teams (process, mechanical, and electrical engineering). If you’re energized by details, motivated by bringing people together, and driven to turn ideas into results, this is the role for you!

Salary: $135,000 to $155,000 per year

What You’ll Do Here

• Lead and manage diverse design/build projects, focused on scaling R&D prototypes to small/medium scale production of commercial DAC systems

• Create and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and status updates for stakeholders, including Engineering, Finance, and Executive teams

• Champion cross-disciplinary collaboration to resolve challenges across the shop mechanic, Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering teams

• Thrive in a fast-moving startup environment where deliverables and priorities can shift rapidly

Your Skills and Abilities Include

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering

• 6+ years of experience total, including 3+ years in project management and 3+ years of hands-on R&D or shop experience preferred

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Gantt chart, budget management, spend curves, agile project management)

• Adept at managing multiple complex engineering projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on key deliverables

• Hands-on experience operating power tools and working with mechanical systems, including welding, wiring, and/or machining. Strong understanding of safety protocols and quality standards when working with tools, mechanical components, and electrical systems.

• Amazing at coordinating and balancing priorities across internal teams, external vendors, and clients

• Expert cat-herder, strong problem-solving skills and an ability to anticipate challenges before they arise

• Inspired to make a major impact in a startup environment, driving innovative solutions to combat climate change and build a sustainable future

Aircapture strives to create a safe, inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. Every teammate adds to who we are, diversifying our ideas, experiences and viewpoints and makes us stronger. We hope you feel welcome here.