Engineer I

About AIRCO AIRCO™ develops advanced technologies for energy security and global resiliency. The company makes drop-in e-fuels that can power transportation across air, land, sea and space. Its modular MAD Fuel System ™  combines the company's proprietary catalysts, compact hardware, and locally available power to produce fuels to spec wherever they’re needed, turning distributed energy into ready-to-use fuel. Led by co-founder and CEO Gregory Constantine (a 2006 EY Entrepreneur of the Year), the company has been awarded government contracts, including from the U.S. Department of War, NASA and the Department of Energy (DoE), and has investment and commercial partners with groups such as In-Q-Tel, GE Aerospace, Toyota Ventures, Virgin Atlantic, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines among others.  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, that kick in Day 1, we provide: Comprehensive Health Benefits Full coverage for employee base premiums on health, dental, and vision insurance. 70% coverage for spouse and dependent base premiums. Choose between base plans or enhanced options to fit your needs. 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, with opportunities to carry over unused PTO. 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. Lifestyle & Commuter Benefits Monthly Lifestyle Spending Account: Company-funded monthly benefit that can be used toward eligible work-from-home and commuting expenses, including gas, parking, and public transit. Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits: Access to pre-tax savings through Navia for eligible transit and parking expenses. 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. Weekly company-funded meal stipend that can be used toward meals from restaurants and food delivery services.   At AIRCO we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive affirmative action Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, present or past history of intellectual, learning, mental, or physical disability (including but not limited to blindness) unless AIRCO determines that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AIRCO we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles 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. We may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as we deem appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. I consent to transfer my data to Air Company in the U.S. and to its use in accordance with the Air Company  Privacy Policy , and I opt in to receiving information from Air Company. Air Company does not sell or share personal information to third parties within the meanings given under applicable laws. 

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