Materials Engineer

Running Tide is an ocean technology company built to tackle humanity’s most urgent challenge: climate change. We build cutting-edge solutions that integrate engineered and biological systems to remove CO2 from the atmosphere, restore ecosystems, and secure food systems. Our multidisciplinary team of world-class scientists, engineers and maritime operators is working as fast as possible while the world is burning. 
Our team is pioneering novel carbon sequestration methods. We are looking for a materials engineer to expand our team’s material development capabilities. You will join a small team working on characterizing and improving biomass buoy performance in the open ocean.

You Will:

• Research, develop, process, combine, and test materials to be used in biomass buoy production
• Design and perform experiments using a variety of methodologies to assess key process performance metrics
• Collaborate with lab technicians, the production team, and verification engineers to characterize materials and process parameters
• Identify, select, and recommend materials and process improvements based on their impact to product performance (density, strength, durability, cost, and embodied carbon)
• Measure material performance and participate in product testing
• Collect, interpret, and analyze data, interpret results, and prepare reports

You Are (or You Have):

• A bias towards action
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a development team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and software used in product testing and documentation

Bonus Points:

• Professional experience in a research lab environment
• Technical writing and documentation skills
• Experience with natural binders, biomass, and/or carbonate materials
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or chemical engineering
• Familiarity with Python, R, or other scripting languages
• Passion for combating climate change

Our teams operate with utmost persistence. We are tackling the world’s most difficult and important problems, and we are unwavering in our motivation to find a solution. At our core, we are innovators driven to do "more good" rather than "less bad" in the world.
Running Tide is committed to building a diverse team, bringing as many possible perspectives to bear on the unprecedented challenges facing our planet. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds  can come to do their best work.
All offers of employment at Running Tide are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.