About Rivan Industries
Rivan Industries is a pioneering synthetic fuel company dedicated to decarbonizing heavy industry.
We've developed a revolutionary power-to-fuel machine, designed for low-cost deployment and powered entirely by utility-scale solar energy.
Our mission is to make synthetic fuel cheaper than fossil fuels, thereby sustaining life on earth by keeping CO2 locked underground.
We're seeking a highly skilled mechanical engineer to accelerate the development of our 3 core product modules: Alkaline electrolyser, Direct-air-capture, and Sabatier reactor.
Job Role and Responsibilities
* Design and build testing infrastructure at increasingly larger scales (10 kW - 100 kW - 1 MW - ...)
* To accelerate performance and longevity testing across all 3 systems
* Design and build thermal and fluid management solutions
* To integrate all balance of plant operations
* To maximise heat recovery and integration across the RNG
* For low-cost and robust flow control
* Design and build control systems To maximise plant productivity with a varying solar input
* To optimise H2 and CO2 production to maximise CH4 production rate
* For complete and robust autonomous operation
Core Skills and Requirements
* Minimum 3 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering or related field
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
* Experience in chemical reactor, direct-air-capture or electrolyser design and build
What We're Looking For
* Execution history. Proven track record of building or designing complex systems in the real world
* Reasoning by first principles. Ability to break down complex scenarios into their foundational truths
* Urgency. Comfortable working under high pressure and risk with a sense of urgency
* Grit. Relentless commitment to achieving goals despite set-backs
Salary and Benefits
* Competitive salary (£50-60K) depending on experience
* Significant share options as part of the early team
* In-person work at our HQ in Bermondsey, South-East London
* Flexible time-off