Staff Research Engineer
Core
Designing and evaluating aircraft and aerosol dispersal technologies for stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) and open-system carbon dioxide removal (CDR) deployment.
Role type
Staff Research Engineer (Aerospace Systems & Climate Engineering)
Builds
Techno-economic models, conceptual aircraft designs, and engineering plans for climate intervention technologies.
Domain
Climate Engineering / Aerospace Systems / Carbon Removal
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Techno-economic analysis (TEA), system-level trade-offs, sensitivity analysis, subcontract management, mechanical process design, engineering studies
Preferred skills
OEM/EPC interface experience, technical risk management, feasibility assessment, early-stage systems design
Technologies
Conventional aircraft technologies, hybrid electrics, propeller-driven turbo shaft, reciprocating engines, multi-stage compressors, calcination processes
Responsibilities
Establish conceptual designs for stratospheric deployment aircraft, evaluate new-build deployment aircraft with novel engine technologies, conduct techno-economic analyses for SAI and OAE scenarios, design and evaluate aerosol dispersal technology, manage EPC/aerospace firm design subcontracts, assist in designing laboratory experiments, plan resources for project delivery
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight