Engineer I

Airco • New Britain, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

AIRCO is a world leader in carbon conversion technology, paving the way to global energy security by transforming CO₂ into a valuable resource. Its proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology is an adaptable platform that allows any industry to efficiently produce high-demand, fully-formulated synthetic fuels from waste CO₂ and hydrogen. The company has commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and has been awarded multiple government contracts, including with NASA and the United States Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit. The company has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Inc. Best in Business, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, and the XPrize for Carbon Removal. AIRCO’s many accolades include winning the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023, an award given to organizations that reinvent processes to reduce the generation of hazardous substances and byproducts. AIRCO was also declared a winner for the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge, which accelerates the development of promising technology pathways that enable widespread uptake of SAF.

We are seeking an Engineer I to join our Development team. This role will support process and project design engineering, with an emphasis on process development, engineering documentation, and process flow development. The position includes hands-on work in the lab and pilot plant and will partner closely with scientists, engineers, and operations teams across RD&E, Development, and manufacturing support functions. This role is based onsite in New Britain, Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will have a degree in chemical engineering and early exposure to process engineering, pilot plant operations, scale-up, or technical development in chemicals, energy, manufacturing, or related industrial environments. Candidates should be excited to work in a hands-on startup environment and contribute across lab, pilot, and engineering activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
• 0 to 2 years of relevant industry, internship, co-op, or research experience
• Exposure to process development, pilot plant operations, scale-up, or process engineering
• Strong commitment to personal and process safety
• Collaborative, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-moving technical environment
• This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate’s ability to obtain and maintain appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with engineering, modeling, or data analysis tools such as AutoCAD, Aspen, Python, Matlab, or similar tools is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and willingness to work hands-on in lab and pilot environments
• Familiarity with common engineering, modeling, and data analysis tools such as AutoCAD, Python, Matlab, Aspen, or similar tools is a plus
• Exposure to catalysis, separations, thermal processes, or related chemical engineering concepts

Responsibilities

• Build hands-on familiarity with AIRCO’s lab and pilot plant operations through structured onsite training and project work
• Work with Senior Engineers/ Technical Specialists to develop process flow schemes
• Work under the direction of Senior Engineers/ Technical Specialists to develop engineering design templates
• Work with Senior Engineers/ Technical Specialists to develop engineering tools for equipment design
• Review data, schematics, drawings, and process documentation for accuracy and quality.
• Support senior engineers on cross-functional development projects and technical problem-solving
• Support evaluation of new process technologies and development of process solutions
• Analyze data and communicate findings and recommendations through written summaries and verbal updates
• Ensuring compliance with relevant engineering design standards/guidelines, as well as, environmental, health and safety regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits Full coverage for employee base premiums on health, dental, and vision insurance. 70% coverage for spouse and dependent base premiums.
• Health Savings & Flexibility Access company-sponsored HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Income Protection & Insurance Company-paid Short-Term Disability insurance. Optional Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance plans.
• Time Off & Leave Flexible and generous paid time off, including national holidays and sick leave. Paid family leave to support you during important life moments.
• Retirement Savings Tax-deferred 401(k) plan with a 3% company match to help you invest in your future.
• Commuter Benefits Pre-tax savings on transit and parking, plus monthly company contributions.
• Additional Perks Ancillary benefits through Sequoia, including pet insurance and financial wellness programs. Employee wellness program to support your well-being.Inclusive of Wellhub & One Medical. Company-sponsored events and programs that promote an inclusive and values-driven workplace. In person weekly catered lunch every Wednesday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level