Senior Chemical Engineer

ABOUT AIR PROTEIN

At Air Protein, we’re passionate about creating a new food system–one that pushes the boundaries of what anyone thought was possible and builds a healthy relationship between our food and our planet. This is a new era of sustainable production; we can use less and make more. We can feed the growing global population without destroying rainforests or warming the planet. Join our diverse team of passionate scientists, engineers, and business leaders working to create the future of food—meat made from elements of the air.

As an innovative food company, we are crafting the world’s first air-based meats to eliminate compromise between nutrition, taste and climate impact.  Using novel technology inspired by NASA, we convert elements found in the air into protein. Air Protein’s process is carbon-negative by design, using less land and water, and is powered by renewable energy. It’s where cutting-edge science meets bold ambition to reinvent the way we eat.

We’re currently seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer - Hydrogen to join our extraordinary team.

• Do you have experience in gas fermentation or gas bioprocessing?

• Have you worked with hydrogen and/or have robust knowledge of PSM??

• Are you knowledgeable in design and simulation of gas transfer in chemical systems or bioreactors?

• Do you love creating a culture of safety on your teams?

If you answered yes to these questions, then WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Benefits & Perks:

In addition to the chance to work with a world-class team and cutting-edge technology to help combat climate change and address the impending food crisis, Air Protein employees also enjoy competitive benefits. We offer unlimited PTO, parental leave, 401K match, and compensation plans that include employee equity. Air Protein invests in employee development and the company culture is shaped by shared values:

• Protect people & the planet
• Play as a team and have a growth mindset
• Do what you say you will do
• Be the change you seek
• Create a culture of belonging

The Role:

The Senior Chemical Engineer - Hydrogen is experienced with gas-to-liquid, gas-to-chemicals, hydrogenation, or related processes. They are responsible for the safe design and operation of gas bioprocesses in the company.  This role would play a significant part in optimizing gas generation, delivery, and utilization. This position is based in the SF/Bay area, and would require relocation if not in commutable distance to the work site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a hydrogen or flammable gas subject matter expert (SME)

• Oversee and support the design and operation of gas fermentation and bioreactor systems involving the use of CO2/H2//O2

• Apply engineering principles, research theories, and models to design and plan experiments and research activities

• Oversee further development & scaling of the technology

• Develop and review technical documentation

• Lead scale-up engineering, design, and operations

Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in a gas-to-liquid, gas-to-chemicals, hydrogenation, or other process involving high pressure and/or flammable gasses in an R&D and/or operations role
• Experience in R&D, manufacturing, plant, and/or refinery operations involving the use of hydrogen
• Experience with managing and safely using hazardous gasses involving flammable gasses
• Ability to troubleshoot and manage operations

Skills & Qualities:

• Solid skills in project planning
• Excellent organizational skills
• Superlative communication skills
• Professional experience in roles requiring both independent creativity and collaboration with multiple stakeholders

Check us out in the media, news, and in the community:

• Forbes: The Meatless Mafia: Four Companies Revolutionizing the Future of Food
• World Economic Forum: Air Protein Named WEF Technology Pioneer
• TED Talk: A forgotten Space Age Technology Could Change How We Grow Food
• Bloomberg: Crop Trader ADM Pours Money Into Firm Making Meat Out of Air

Air Protein is an equal opportunity employer.

At Air Protein, we are committed to providing equal opportunities. Because we want the absolute best people, we enthusiastically invite people of every race, color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability – or any other status protected by law – to apply to join our team.

Research has shown that women and people from marginalized groups may not apply for a role if they aren't a 100% match.  Please don't hold back.  If you think you will excel in this role, but perhaps you don’t tick every box, we'd appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.