Systems Engineer: Clean Energy & Minerals (Equity)

Nth Cycle; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Comprehensive benefits

Impact on decarbonization and supply链

Job summary

Nth Cycle in Burlington, MA is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and testing of electroextraction systems, working across mechanical, electrical, process, and controls disciplines. This is an excellent early-career opportunity to gain broad systems-level experience and contribute to the deployment of next-generation critical minerals recovery technology.

The role focuses on developing system-level documentation, participating in testing at pilot scale, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant engineering experience (internships and co-ops count).
• Basic understanding of systems engineering principles (requirements, interfaces, verification/validation).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working hands-on with equipment and collecting/interpreting test data.
• Proficiency with CAD and standard office tools (MS Office/Google Workspace).
• Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn across engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of mechanical, electrical, and process subsystems into complete electroextraction systems.
• Assist in developing and maintaining system-level documentation, including requirements, interface definitions, and design specifications.
• Participate in system testing, troubleshooting, and data collection at pilot and demonstration scale.
• Help identify and document design issues, non-conformances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective action efforts under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist with equipment build out, installation, commissioning, and field support as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of system configurations, test results, and design changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (process, electrical, mechanical, software) to ensure systems meet performance and reliability targets.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and documentation standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Hands-on with equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Nth Cycle in Burlington, MA is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and testing of electroextraction systems, working across mechanical, electrical, process, and controls disciplines. This is an excellent early-career opportunity to gain broad systems-level experience and contribute to the deployment of next-generation critical minerals recovery technology.

The role focuses on developing system-level documentation, participating in testing at pilot scale, and