Engineer I

About AIRCO 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. The Position 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. What you get to do 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. What you bring to AIRCO 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 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 Strong commitment to personal and process safety Collaborative, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-moving technical environment Bonus points: 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 Working at AIRCO - In addition to standard medical and dental benefits, t