Engineer I
About the role
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, and has been awarded multiple government contracts, including with NASA and the United States Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit. AIRCO 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. It won the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023 and was declared a winner for the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge.
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.
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