<p><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.lydianlabs.com/">Lydian</a> is a technology development company focused on producing the cheapest carbon-neutral fuels and chemicals on the planet. Our process replaces oil and gas refining with fully electrified, modular, and highly efficient reactor systems that enable the upgrading of captured CO2 into a range of carbon-neutral fuels and chemicals. Our initial focus is on the production of the cheapest and most scalable CO2-derived aviation fuel.</p>
<p>We closed a <a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/air-travel/e-fuels-are-catching-on-as-a-way-to-decarbonize-air-travel">$12M funding round</a> from top energy and climate investors in fall 2023 and are actively growing our core team.</p>

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Producing the cheapest, scalable carbon-neutral fuels from CO2 with innovative electrified reactors.

<h2 style="margin:24px 0px 8px;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;"><span style="font-size:24px;">Position overview</span></h2><p style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;">We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and detail-oriented <strong>Senior Process Engineer</strong> to lead process design, development, and optimization for our novel sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plants. You will start with a clean sheet design and take it all the way through startup, commissioning, and operation.</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;">You will collaborate with a cross-disciplinary engineering team to define and model our commercial-scale process and generate detailed engineering specifications. You will develop and own key supplier relationships to evaluate and provide input on design packages for plants skids and modules.</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;">The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of industry experience in chemical process design and modeling. You should also have a passion for sustainable energy and desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment. This is a full-time permanent position based in Cambridge, MA reporting to our Head of Product Engineering.</span></p><h2 style="margin:24px 0px 8px;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;"><span style="font-size:24px;">Responsibilities</span></h2><ul><li style="font-size:18px;">Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes through all design stages (conceptual to construction) with a focus on process safety, operability, and reliability.</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Develop process flow diagrams, utility flow diagrams, P&amp;IDs (including controls strategies), heat and mass balances, and process simulation models using industry-standard software tools (such as Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or PRO II).</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Analyze data from pilot plants and laboratory experiments to validate unit operations and key process parameters.</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Specify and source plant components (including heat exchangers, condensers, valves, mass flow controllers) and design plant process with commercial availability in mind.</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Engage process equipment suppliers and EPCs to help build high fidelity technoeconomic models and develop project cost estimates.</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Scoping, tracking, and executing capital projects to outside engineering firms, EPCs, industry consultants, etc.</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, clients, and suppliers, with a focus on effective communication and collaboration.</li></ul><h2 style="margin:24px 0px 8px;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;"><span style="font-size:24px;">Qualifications</span></h2><ul><li style="font-size:18px;">B.S. or higher in Chemical Engineering.</li><li style="font-size:18px;">5+ years of experience in chemical process design and optimization, preferably in petrochemicals or related industries.</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Deep knowledge of process simulation tools (such as Aspen, HYSYS, or ProII) and programming languages (such as Python or MATLAB).</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Demonstrated experience developing Basic Engineering Packages (BEPs) and/or Front End Engineering Design (FEED) packages for projects in chemical, specialty chemical, or fuels processing.</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Deep understanding of process safety, including the ability to conduct hazard analyses, implement safety measures, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Willingness to learn new skills and technologies, and to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and developments.</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Alignment with our <a href="https://lydian-labs.notion.site/Lydian-Mission-Vision-and-Virtues-e012ec6f6c654b50961ed82ad9c9e122">mission, vision, and virtues</a>.</li></ul><strong><span style="font-size:24px;">Company culture and benefits</span></strong> <ul><li style="font-size:18px;"><div>Challenging, collaborative, and meaningful work and an important voice in company development</div></li><li style="font-size:18px;"><div>Competitive salary and title commensurate with experience</div></li><li style="font-size:18px;"><div>Meaningful equity compensation</div></li><li style="font-size:18px;"><div>Flexible PTO and expectation that all employees take significant time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside work</div></li><li style="font-size:18px;"><div>Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered</div></li><li style="font-size:18px;"><div>401(k) with company match</div></li></ul>

Senior Process Engineer

<h2 style="margin:24px 0px 8px;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;"><span style="font-size:24px;">Position overview</span></h2><p style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;">Lydian is seeking a creative Senior Materials Engineer with expertise in ceramic materials and their manufacturing. You will play a critical role in scaling our proprietary electrified reactor technology to the commercial scale. You will leverage your experience in ceramic material design and manufacturing processes to develop first-of-a-kind material and process specifications. You will interface with both internal and external teams in order to inform design, and deliver products that meet demanding technical requirements. </span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;">The ideal candidate is energized by solving challenging technical problems in ceramic materials development and manufacturing scale-up. You embrace ambiguous problems and can own projects from start to finish. You have a degree in Materials Science and Engineering (or similar) and 5+ years of industry experience working with ceramics materials. You should also have a passion for sustainable energy and desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment. This is a full-time permanent position based in Cambridge, MA.</span></p><h2 style="margin:24px 0px 8px;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;"><span style="font-size:24px;">Responsibilities</span></h2><ul><li style="font-size:18px;">Work with the R&amp;D team to develop high temperature ceramic materials with specific material properties, chemical compatibility and geometries</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Develop proprietary materials and processes that are critical to the function of Lydian’s electrified reactors</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Design and develop specifications for manufacturing processes and equipment through conversations with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that production of parts that repeatably meet stringent requirements</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Assess material performance through characterization and post-mortem analyses to inform R&amp;D and manufacturing strategies</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Apply modeling and statistical process tools to predict component lifetime</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Build out Lydian’s internal materials and subcomponent manufacturing capabilities to increase scale and throughput of reactor component production</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Collaborate with engineering design team to inform design of electrified reactor systems</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Stay up to date (and educate other team members) on next generation ceramic manufacturing strategies and industry trends and development</li></ul><h2 style="margin:24px 0px 8px;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;"><span style="font-size:24px;">Qualifications</span></h2><ul><li style="font-size:18px;">B.S. or M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering</li><li style="font-size:18px;">5+ years of industry experience with ceramics materials</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Experience with design and scale-up of new materials and formulations</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Familiarity with high temperature material manufacturing processes and required environmental controls</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Experience with characterization tools to analyze material properties (SEM/EDS, XRD, microstructure analysis, etc.)</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Ability to understand analytical results and feed learnings into process improvements</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and solve interesting technical problems</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Alignment with our <a href="https://lydian-labs.notion.site/Lydian-Mission-Vision-and-Virtues-e012ec6f6c654b50961ed82ad9c9e122">mission, vision, and virtues</a></li></ul><strong><span style="font-size:24px;">Company culture and benefits</span></strong> <ul><li style="font-size:18px;"><div>Challenging, collaborative, and meaningful work and an important voice in company development</div></li><li style="font-size:18px;"><div>Competitive salary and title commensurate with experience</div></li><li style="font-size:18px;"><div>Meaningful equity compensation</div></li><li style="font-size:18px;"><div>Flexible PTO and expectation that all employees take significant time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside work</div></li><li style="font-size:18px;"><div>Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered</div></li><li style="font-size:18px;"><div>401(k) with company match</div></li></ul>

Senior Materials Engineer - Ceramics

<h2 style="margin:24px 0px 8px;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;"><span style="font-size:24px;">Position overview</span></h2><p style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;">Lydian is actively growing our core team. If you don't see an exact fit listed in our open roles but love what we're working on, please drop us a note here.</span></span></p><div><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;">Let us know what your strengths are, the type of role you would enjoy, and why you're excited about working at Lydian. We'll see what we can do!</span></span></div><h2 style="margin:24px 0px 8px;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;"><span style="font-size:24px;">Responsibilities and qualifications</span><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></h2><div><span style="font-size:18px;">You tell us! You will be an especially great fit if you:</span></div><ul><li><span style="font-size:18px;">Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are energized by challenges, and relish in getting the job done</span></li><li><span style="font-size:18px;">Have prior startup experience</span></li><li><span style="font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;">Are aligned with our </span><a href="https://www.notion.so/lydian-labs/Lydian-Mission-Vision-and-Virtues-e012ec6f6c654b50961ed82ad9c9e122?pvs=4" style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="display:none;"> https://www.notion.so/lydian-labs/lydian-mission-vision-and-virtues-e012ec6f6c654b50961ed82ad9c9e122?pvs=4 </span></a><span style="font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;"><a href="https://www.notion.so/lydian-labs/Lydian-Mission-Vision-and-Virtues-e012ec6f6c654b50961ed82ad9c9e122?pvs=4" style="text-decoration:none;">mission, vision, and virtues</a></span></li></ul><h2 style="margin:24px 0px 8px;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong style="font-weight:600;">Company culture and benefits</strong></span><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong style="font-weight:600;"> </strong></span></h2><ul style="margin:0px 0px 40px;padding:0px 0px 0px 24px;"><li style="margin-bottom:6px;font-size:18px;"><p style="margin:0px;">Challenging, collaborative, and meaningful work and an important voice in company development</p></li><li style="margin-bottom:6px;font-size:18px;"><p style="margin:0px;">Competitive salary and title commensurate with experience</p></li><li style="margin-bottom:6px;font-size:18px;"><p style="margin:0px;">Meaningful equity compensation</p></li><li style="margin-bottom:6px;font-size:18px;"><p style="margin:0px;">Flexible PTO and expectation that all employees take significant time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside work</p></li><li style="margin-bottom:6px;font-size:18px;"><p style="margin:0px;">Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered</p></li><li style="margin-bottom:6px;font-size:18px;"><p style="margin:0px;">401(k) with company match</p></li></ul>

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