Cleantech R&D Engineer – Renewable Energy Innovation
Join a pioneering renewable-energy venture as a Cleantech R&D Engineer. In this remote-friendly role, you will fuse first-principles thinking with hands-on experimentation to turn lab discoveries into commercial clean-power solutions.
Responsibilities
- Execute technology due diligence for investors—evaluate TRL, IP strength, and scale-up risk.
- Design and run proof-of-concept tests, moving ideas from bench to pilot plant.
- Build robust process models in Aspen Plus and MATLAB; validate with pilot data.
- Perform cradle-to-grave life-cycle assessments (LCA) in SimaPro or GaBi to quantify carbon impact.
- Develop market and technology landscaping reports that guide venture capital strategy.
- Draft grant proposals that secure R&D funding from federal and private programs.
- Coordinate cross-disciplinary teams—chemists, materials scientists, software analysts—to accelerate timelines.
- Present findings to executives in crisp dashboards created with Python, JMP, or Minitab.
- Maintain a culture of safe lab practice and meticulous data integrity.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or Environmental Engineering.
- 5+ years in process design or cleantech R&D; pilot-scale experience essential.
- Demonstrated mastery of Aspen Plus, MATLAB, Python, and CAD software.
- Hands-on LCA expertise using SimaPro or GaBi.
- Solid grounding in intellectual property basics—patent claims, FTO, and portfolio mapping.
- Proven skill in scientific method: hypothesis framing, DOE, statistical analysis.
- Clear, persuasive communication—written and verbal—tailored to technical and investor audiences.
- U.S. work authorization.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with electrochemical, bio-based, or solar-thermal systems.
- Familiarity with National Lab or ARPA-E project environments.
- Grant-writing track record exceeding $1 M in awards.
- Exposure to quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14064) and safety protocols (HAZOP).
About the Team
You will collaborate with a stealth-mode startup backed by top venture funds. The group blends entrepreneurial speed with deep-tech rigor, leveraging an internal lab, external R&D partners, and a distributed workforce across time zones. Expect rapid iteration, open idea exchange, and uncompromising commitment to climate impact all while shaping processes that scale sustainably.
Tools & Technologies
- Aspen Plus, MATLAB, Python, JMP/Minitab
- SimaPro, GaBi, OpenLCA
- 3D CAD (SolidWorks or Siemens NX)
- High-temperature reactors, advanced sensors, automated data loggers
- Cloud collaboration suites for real-time remote experimentation
Impact & Growth
By joining now, you will influence technology roadmaps, set experimental protocols, and author patents that define the future of clean energy. Your analyses will help investors deploy capital wisely—and your prototypes will cut real emissions. Ready to turn science into sustainable power? Apply today and energize the transition.