Systems Engineer — Electroextraction & Decarbonization Equity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health benefits

Impactful work

Job summary

Nth Cycle, based in Burlington, MA, is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and test electroextraction systems. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, process, and controls engineers to deploy next‑generation critical minerals recovery tech.

This role offers hands-on lab and field exposure, with opportunities to contribute to system documentation, testing, and continuous improvement across engineering disciplines. Competitive salary with equity and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• 1-3 years of relevant engineering experience (internships and co-ops count).
• Basic understanding of systems engineering principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working hands-on with equipment and test data.
• Proficiency with standard engineering tools (CAD, MS Office/Google Workspace).
• Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn across engineering disciplines.
• Willingness to work in a lab, pilot plant, or field environment as needed.

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 skills

Problem solving

Hands-on

Communication

Documentation

Education

Systems Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Nth Cycle, based in Burlington, MA, is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and test electroextraction systems. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, process, and controls engineers to deploy next‑generation critical minerals recovery tech.

This role offers hands-on lab and field exposure, with opportunities to contribute to system documentation, testing, and continuous improvement across engineering disciplines. Competitive salary with equity and comprehensive benefits.