Senior Mechanical Engineer

Rivan; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A synthetic fuel company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to manage the integration of reactor and electrolyser systems. The role involves crucial responsibilities in gas stream management, design of components, and control program development. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in thermofluids and simulation, complemented by over 5 years of experience. This position is located in Bermondsey, South-East London, with a competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £90,000.

Benefits

Significant share options as part of the early team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
• Strong understanding of thermofluids, heat and mass transfer, and chemical kinetics.
• Experience in designing test setups, conducting experiments, and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Condensing gas streams to meet reactor specifications.
• Designing gaskets and cells, including over-moulding and metal profiling.
• Developing control programs to optimize production safely and effectively.
• Overseeing the design, manufacturing, assembly, and deployment of the entire system.

Skills

Thermofluids

Heat and mass transfer

Chemical kinetics

Simulation and analytical modeling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related fields

Job description

Rivan Industries () is a synthetic fuel company dedicated to decarbonising heavy industry. Our goal is to make synthetic fuel cheaper than fossil fuels and to sustain life on earth by keeping CO2 locked underground.

We design and manufacture modular synthetic fuel plants, which include a DAC system, an Alkaline Electrolyser, and a Sabatier Reactor. These are integrated with off-grid DC solar power and the European gas grid. We recently deployed the UK's largest synthetic fuel plant and plan to scale this up by 1000 times in the next two years.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to bring our designs to life and assist in integrating our reactor and electrolyser systems. The role involves managing condensing, cooling, plumbing, and system integration, requiring curiosity and urgency to overcome thermodynamic challenges in converting H2 and CO2 into fuel.

Our primary goal is to reduce the levellised cost of methane to the extent that drilling ceases and companies turn to atmospheric carbon extraction. If you are passionate about making a tangible difference and want to work with a team of talented, driven individuals, this opportunity is for you.

The role:

• Condensing gas streams to meet reactor specifications
• Designing gaskets and cells, including over-moulding and metal profiling
• Developing control programs to optimize production with off-grid DC solar power safely and effectively
• Overseeing the design, manufacturing, assembly, and deployment of the entire system

Core skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related fields
• Strong understanding of thermofluids, heat and mass transfer, and chemical kinetics
• Proficiency in simulation and analytical modeling
• Experience in designing test setups, conducting experiments, and analyzing data

Additional details:

• Salary range: GBP70,000–90,000 depending on experience
• Significant share options as part of the early team
• Position based at our headquarters in Bermondsey, South-East London