DAC Systems Engineer - Liquid Absorbent Systems

Climate People; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

A climate-tech startup is seeking a DAC Systems Engineer to design and develop high-efficiency CO₂ capture systems. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of relevant experience and a strong technical background in engineering. This role offers a full-time position within a dynamic and mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing DAC or carbon-capture systems.
• Experience with large-scale fluid-handling systems is required.
• Background with alkaline solvents is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize systems for CO₂ capture.
• Lead system design from concept to commissioning.
• Select materials based on compatibility and durability.

Skills

Design, develop and optimize systems

Collaborate cross-functionally

Hands-on design experience

Proven scale-up success

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Air–liquid contactor systems

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The Company

We've partnered with a well-funded Bay-Area climate-tech startup building an economically disruptive direct-air-capture (DAC) system to market.

This multidisciplinary team is moving fast and looking for a skilled DAC Systems Engineer with previous experience scaling from lab to pilot and beyond. If you thrive in an collaborative, agile and mission-driven environment, we’d love to meet you.

Your Impact (Responsibilities)

• Design, develop, and optimize air-contactor and liquid-handling systems for high-efficiency CO₂ capture
• Lead prototype, pilot-scale and full-scale system design and deployment—everything from concept through commissioning
• Select materials and components with a keen eye on chemical compatibility, durability, and cost
• Collaborate cross-functionally with chemistry, stack-design, and mechanical-engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and performance

About You

• Degree: B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Chemical, Systems, or Process Engineering
• Experience: 3+ years designing DAC, carbon-capture, or other large-scale fluid-handling systems
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on design of air–liquid contactor systems, ideally with alkaline solvents (KOH, NaOH, amines)
• Scale-up Success: Proven track record taking hardware from prototype to pilot to commercial scale
• Nice-to-Have: Background with pioneering DAC organizations or equivalent large-scale projects

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Science

• Industries

  Climate Technology Product Manufacturing

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