Engineer I

AIRCO; New Britain Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with 3% match

Paid time off

Job summary

AIRCO in New Britain, PA, is hiring an Engineer I to join the Development team. This hands‑on role supports process and project design engineering, with emphasis on process development, documentation, and flow development, including lab and pilot plant work onsite.

You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and operations across RD&E, Development, and manufacturing support, contributing to scale‑up and technical development in a fast‑moving startup environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build hands‑on familiarity with AIRCO’s lab and pilot plant operations through structured onsite training and project work.
• Work with Senior Engineers and Technical Specialists to develop process flow schemes.
• Work under the direction of Senior Engineers and Technical Specialists to develop engineering design templates.
• 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.

Skills

Process development

Pilot plant operations

Data analysis

Lab teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Aspen

Python

MATLAB

Job description

About AIRCO

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.

Airco has commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, among others, and has been awarded multiple government contracts with NASA and the United States Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit. The company 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. Its accolades include winning the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the EPA in October 2023 and the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge.

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. The 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 and Technical Specialists to develop process flow schemes
• Work under the direction of Senior Engineers and Technical Specialists to develop engineering design templates
• 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
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering design standards/guidelines and 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 start Day 1, we provide comprehensive benefits detailed below.

Comprehensive Health Benefits

• Full coverage for employee base premiums on health, dental, and vision insurance
• 70% coverage for spouse and dependent base premiums
• Choice 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, including national holidays and sick leave
• Paid family leave to support you during important life moments

Retirement Savings

• Tax‑deferred 401(k) plan with a 3% company match

Commuter Benefits

• Pre‑tax savings on transit and parking, plus monthly company contributions

Additional Perks

• Ancillary benefits through Sequoia, including pet insurance and financial wellness programs
• Employee wellness program through Wellhub & One Medical
• Company‑sponsored events and programs that promote an inclusive and values‑driven workplace
• In‑person weekly catered lunch every Wednesday

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 anyway. 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.

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