Scientific Search ยท 2 weeks ago
Senior R&D Scientist - Atmospheric Water Harvesting
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expScientific Search is a trailblazing startup focused on transforming the future of water and air. As a Senior R&D Scientist, you'll lead cutting-edge research in atmospheric water harvesting and CO2 capture, driving innovations that make a global impact.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead cutting-edge research in atmospheric water harvesting
Collaborate with top-tier scientists and engineers
Play a crucial role in the commercialization of breakthrough technologies
Contribute to sustainability and environmental solutions
Work with the head of Product Engineering to scale up MOF/COF-based technologies
Collaborate with R&D scientists on technical and functional specifications
Design and develop heat management systems, optimizing components like heat exchangers and thermal storage
Scale technologies from prototype to commercial stage
Optimize system parameters to enhance performance, efficiency, and safety
Evaluate and manage sourcing of materials and components
Set up QC/QA processes and procedures for production
Maintain detailed electronic notebooks and contribute to intellectual property
Report periodically to management and participate in technical meetings
Qualification
Required
PhD in mechanical engineering or a similar field with a strong research background
Proficient in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer
Over 5 years of industrial R&D experience
Skilled in designing system-level prototypes and using simulation tools
Familiar with health and safety procedures in production
Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Company
Scientific Search
Scientific Search is a staffing and recruiting company offering pharmaceutical, engineering, and it recruiting services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase