Carbon Management Systems Engineer

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA’s Institute for Carbon Management is seeking a Systems Engineer to join an integrated, multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on quantitative assessments of carbon management technologies, spanning carbon capture, utilization, storage, and removal systems, with emphasis on economic, environmental, and policy dimensions to guide deployment and scale‑up decisions.

The position requires strong data analysis skills, experience in TEA/LCA, and the ability to communicate findings through

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of post‑degree experience in academia, industry, or government (excluding graduate training).
• Demonstrated experience in technical writing, reporting, or applied analysis.
• Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or related field (Required)

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied, integrative analysis to evaluate deployment potential and scalability of carbon management technologies.
• Translate complex technical, economic, and environmental data into structured assessments and technical reports.
• Support decision‑making frameworks for deployment strategy and scale‑up of carbon management systems

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data analysis

Systems thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Tools

TEA

LCA

Process design

Systems modeling

Job description

UCLA’s Institute for Carbon Management is seeking a Systems Engineer to join an integrated, multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on quantitative assessments of carbon management technologies, spanning carbon capture, utilization, storage, and removal systems, with emphasis on economic, environmental, and policy dimensions to guide deployment and scale‑up decisions.

The position requires strong data analysis skills, experience in TEA/LCA, and the ability to communicate findings through