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AIRCO

Converts atmospheric CO2 into renewable products

Principal Electrical Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
New Britain, PA, USA
HybridOnsite in New Britain, PA at least three days per week.
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience in electrical design and panel layout for machine-building applications at original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
  • Hands-on experience designing safety systems, including emergency-stop (E-STOP) circuits.
  • A solid understanding of control and instrumentation engineering fundamentals.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent electrical design software.
  • Ability to work onsite in New Britain, Pennsylvania, at least three days per week.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate government authorization to access controlled technology or information, which may include a security clearance, export license, or other required documentation.
  • Commitment to personal and process safety.
Responsibilities
  • Develop single-line and three-line diagrams for new and existing systems.
  • Design and lay out electrical panels.
  • Perform electrical load calculations, size electrical equipment, and write equipment specifications.
  • Perform cable sizing, routing design, and calculations, and write cable specifications.
  • Design grounding systems.
  • Design safety systems, including emergency-stop (E-STOP) circuits.
  • Generate bills of materials to support procurement and fabrication.
  • Partner closely with mechanical, process, and controls engineers to integrate electrical design across the full system.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the chemical industry and/or hazardous environments.
  • Understanding of state and federal code selection and regulations.
  • Plant troubleshooting or maintenance experience.

About the company

AIRMADE System by AIR Company captures carbon dioxide from the air and converts it into useful products, offering a renewable resource instead of letting CO2 contribute to global warming. The system is sold to industrial clients (like aviation, manufacturing, and energy) and comes with ongoing maintenance; the company may also generate revenue through partnerships and licensing. The core idea is to turn a greenhouse gas into valuable materials or fuels, providing an alternative to fossil fuels in heavy industries. The process uses atmospheric CO2 as feedstock and combines capture with conversion to create market-ready outputs. Compared with competitors, AIR Company emphasizes an integrated, scalable system for large industries, supported by service and licensing agreements, rather than relying solely on standalone technologies. The goal is to reduce fossil fuel use and curb climate change by supplying a viable, long-term source of renewable inputs for energy and manufacturing.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$107.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • AIRCO opened its New Britain facility on May 19, 2026, expanding production capacity.
  • AFWERX STRATFI and roughly $70 million DoD funding validate the defense business.
  • Avfuel led AIRCO's $69 million Series B, with JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic backing demand.

What critics are saying

  • Stafford Sheehan's 2025 lawsuit alleges federal-funds misuse and export-control violations; contracts face scrutiny.
  • Pennsylvania WARN notices cut 49-65 jobs in 2026, signaling restructuring pressure.
  • Commercial SAF scale depends on certification and airline adoption; a failed DOE/DoD program kills AIRCO.

What makes AIRCO unique

  • AIRCO's modular MAD Fuel System makes fuel on-site from captured CO2 and hydrogen.
  • The company spans consumer branding and defense logistics, unlike single-path SAF startups.
  • Proprietary AIRMADE chemistry and the 2026 Pennsylvania hub anchor domestic manufacturing.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Paid Family Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Commuter Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-3%
Business Wire
May 19th, 2026
AIRCO opens Pennsylvania facility to manufacture modular fuel systems for US Air Force

AIRCO (formerly Air Company) has opened a new manufacturing facility in New Britain, Pennsylvania, to scale domestic production of its modular synthetic fuel systems. The facility will serve as the company's primary manufacturing base, consolidating R&D, engineering, operations and manufacturing. The site will produce AIRCO's MAD Fuel System, containerised units that create jet and ground vehicle fuel from extracted CO₂, eliminating traditional fuel transport logistics. The technology, backed by recent US Air Force funding, is designed for increasing autonomy with minimal on-site personnel. AIRCO's expansion follows a recent STRATFI award from AFWERX and ongoing partnerships with JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic. The company's AIRMADE technology converts carbon dioxide and hydrogen into synthetic fuels for aviation and mission-critical applications.

Investors Hangout
May 16th, 2026
AIR COMPANY raises $69M to scale CO₂-to-fuel tech for sustainable aviation

AIR COMPANY, a carbon conversion technology company, has raised $69 million in Series B funding led by Avfuel, a global aviation fuel supplier. Avfuel will also manage distribution and logistics of AIR COMPANY's products and join its board of directors. The funding will accelerate development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced from carbon dioxide using the company's AIRMADE Technology. The process converts captured CO₂ and hydrogen into synthetic fuels and chemicals through an energy-efficient method compatible with existing aircraft systems. AIR COMPANY has established partnerships with major airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, and secured a contract with the Defense Innovation Unit. The company has received recognition including the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Chemistry Challenge Award and accolades from the World Economic Forum for its sustainability contributions.

Carbon Herald
May 16th, 2025
AIRCO Co-Founder Files Whistleblower Lawsuit, Alleges Misuse Of Federal Funds And National Security Violations

AIRCO co-founder files whistleblower lawsuit, alleges misuse of federal funds and national security violations.

Carbon Herald
Sep 20th, 2024
AIR COMPANY Closes $69M Series B Funding Round Led By Avfuel

AIR COMPANY closes $69M Series B funding round led by Avfuel.

Business Wire
Sep 20th, 2024
AIR COMPANY Raises $69M in Series B to Commercialize Carbon Utilization Technology and Sustainable Aviation Fuels

AIR COMPANY, a carbon conversion technology company, today announced it has raised $69M in Series B funding to advance its technology, promote energy