Chemical Engineer L1

CycloKinetics•Salt Lake, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

About CycloKinetics CycloKinetics is advancing the next generation of high-performance propellants for aerospace and defense. Our highly innovative technology allows us to harness existing energy from biomass and convert it to superior performance fuels and propellants across aviation, aerospace, and defense applications. We are a team of engineers, scientists, and operators driven by performance, innovation, and national security impact focused on building scalable, domestic energy solutions that power the future of propulsion. CycloKinetics is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Job Summary : We are seeking to hire an on-site entry-level Chemical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The Chemical Engineer will utilize chemical plant equipment and devise processes for separating and purifying intermediates and products, such as performance advantaged sustainable fuels by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering. The successful candidate must have theorical knowledge of catalytic systems, process integration, scale up of chemical processes, reaction and separation systems, hydrocarbon, olefins, and organic convergent systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering with 1–5 years industrial experience applying chemical engineering concepts; relevant undergraduate applied knowledge may be considered
Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering with 0–3 years industrial experience applying chemical engineering concepts; relevant undergraduate applied knowledge may be considered
Basic knowledge of chemical engineering principles: mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, reaction engineering
Basic knowledge of pressure and heated systems
Basic knowledge of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Familiarity with chemical handling and laboratory safety practices
Commitment to process safety; ability to build, recognize, maintain, and promote safety standards
Ability to use a respirator per OSHA standards; must pass respirator fit test and be clean-shaven where the respirator seals the face
Prior experience with hand and power tools required
Strong communication and documentation skills; ability to accurately record and report data
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven experience participating in work teams with personal accountability, attention to detail, collaboration, and results-driven focus
Highly detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and self-driven with demonstrated initiative to drive scientific and operational goals
Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools and web-based applications

Nice To Haves

Background in biorefinery, petroleum, or chemical industries preferred

Responsibilities

Support daily operations handling, preparing, and managing chemical substances using appropriate PPE
Safely measure, mix, transport, and handle chemicals per procedures and PPE requirements
Operate and maintain chemical processing and testing equipment
Perform detailed and routine engineering assignments (calculations, tests, analysis)
Contribute to design, optimization, and implementation of measurement and control systems using lab and pilot data
Design and develop simple test fixtures and experimental setups
Conduct small-scale unit operation experiments
Perform pilot-scale experiments to test materials, reactions, or process modifications
Evaluate equipment and processes to optimize performance and ensure safety/environmental compliance
Test and monitor process performance across production stages (temperature, flow, concentration, catalyst loading, pressure) under senior guidance
Recommend arrangements of basic unit operations (distillation, continuous reactors, adsorption/desorption) with general guidance
Contribute to separation processes for liquids or gases using controlled chemical methods
Conduct research to develop improved chemical manufacturing processes
Compile and analyze test data to assess operating efficiency or diagnose malfunctions
Prepare production cost estimates and progress reports for management
Maintain accurate laboratory records (notebooks, test results, data) per documentation/control guidelines
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, materials science, and analytical techniques
Support development of standard operating procedures and progress reports
Demonstrate effective communication, organization, documentation, and computer skills (including Microsoft Suite)
Perform additional duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor or leadership