Company OverviewNitricity is a startup addressing climate change, and we seek your help! We are innovating in an essential chemical industry that supports global food systems. The bedrock of modern agriculture is the production, distribution, and application of the essential nutrients found in fertilizers. However, nitrogen fertilizer is currently made in coal- and gas-fired facilities located hundreds to thousands of miles away from farmers who need it. The $120B industry is responsible for as much as 6% of global CO2eq emissions. Nitricity Inc. has developed a new technology that produces fertilizer using air, water, and renewable electricity (e.g., solar). Growers will have access to a more reliable, low-cost, and environmentally friendly fertilizer supply. We are actively growing our team to help us realize this vision.Position OverviewAs a Mechanical Engineer specializing in the design and implementation of both research and development equipment as well as volume production equipment using CAD/SolidWorks, you will be crucial in our team's mission to develop and deliver state-of-the-art reactor and absorption systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, model, and analyze equipment components and systems, ensuring their safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that significantly impact the energy and industrial sectors.Key Responsibilities<ol><li>Collaborate with engineers and scientists to conceptualize, design, and optimize research and development and volume production systems for various applications, ensuring they meet performance and safety requirements.</li><li>Utilize CAD and SolidWorks software to create detailed 3D models, simulations, and engineering drawings of reactor components and systems.</li><li>Conduct structural and thermal analysis, fluid dynamics simulations, and stress testing to validate and optimize equipment designs, as required.</li><li>Identify and select appropriate materials for equipment components based on performance, cost, and environmental factors.</li><li>Prepare detailed technical reports, specifications, and documentation for equipment designs, including BOMs (Bill of Materials) and life-cycle.</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, process engineers, and project managers, to ensure successful project execution.</li><li>Implement quality control measures to ensure the highest design and manufacturing standards in compliance with industry regulations.</li><li>Troubleshoot and address engineering challenges during equipment project design and construction phases.</li><li>Stay updated on industry trends and advancements, contributing to continuously improving reactor design processes and methodologies.</li></ol>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.</li><li>7+ years of experience in equipment design and engineering.</li><li>Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Word, and Excel </li><li>Demonstrates exceptional leadership, communication, equipment product technology, project management, and teamwork skills. </li><li>Ability and willingness to work in a high-paced environment, to keep to a schedule, and to do what it takes to be successful with aggressive timelines.  (Experience in start-up environments or new product development a plus). </li><li>Ability and willingness to work hands-on. </li><li>Experience and understanding of lean manufacturing, Project Data Management (PDM) for engineering lifecycle management, and associated release and documentation control. </li><li>Knowledge of integration with control systems, including PLCs, is a plus.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Professional Engineering (PE) license a plus, but not required.</li><li>Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.</li><li>Knowledge of nuclear or chemical reactor systems.</li><li>Project management skills.</li></ul> Compensation and Benefits*<ul><li>$125,000/yr-$140,000/yr</li><li>Medical and dental insurance</li><li>3 weeks paid time off</li><li>7 company holidays and 2 floating holidays</li><li>Competitive salary and equity package</li><li>401(k) plan </li><li>Commuter Benefits</li></ul>*Benefits are subject to change over time and may require employment in CA to be eligibleNitricity Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Revolutionizing the fertilizer industry with sustainable technology, Nitricity offers growers reliable and eco-friendly nutrient solutions.

Mechanical Engineer III

Company OverviewNitricity is a startup addressing climate change, and we seek your help! We are innovating in an essential chemical industry that supports global food systems. The bedrock of modern agriculture is the production, distribution, and application of the essential nutrients found in fertilizers. However, nitrogen fertilizer is currently made in coal- and gas-fired facilities located hundreds to thousands of miles away from farmers who need it. The $120B industry is responsible for as much as 6% of global CO2eq emissions. Nitricity Inc. has developed a new technology that produces fertilizer using air, water, and renewable electricity (e.g., solar). Growers will have access to a more reliable, low-cost, and environmentally friendly fertilizer supply. We are actively growing our team to help us realize this vision.Position OverviewAs a Mechanical Engineer specializing in reactor design and CAD/SolidWorks, you will be crucial in our team's mission to develop and deliver state-of-the-art reactor systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, model, and analyze reactor components and systems, ensuring their safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that significantly impact the energy and industrial sectors. Key Responsibilities<ol><li>Utilize CAD and SolidWorks software to create detailed 3D models, simulations, and engineering drawings of reactor components and systems.</li><li>Identify and select appropriate materials for reactor components based on performance, cost, and environmental factors.</li><li>Prepare detailed technical reports, specifications, and documentation for reactor designs, including BOMs (Bill of Materials).</li><li>Collaborate with engineers and scientists to conceptualize, design, and optimize reactor systems for various applications, ensuring they meet performance and safety requirements.</li><li>Conduct structural and thermal analysis, fluid dynamics simulations, and stress testing to validate and optimize reactor designs.</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, process engineers, and project managers, to ensure successful project execution.</li><li>Implement quality control measures to ensure the highest design and manufacturing standards in compliance with industry regulations.</li><li>Troubleshoot and address engineering challenges that may arise during reactor project design and construction phases.</li><li>Stay updated on industry trends and advancements, contributing to continuously improving reactor design processes and methodologies.</li></ol>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.</li><li>2+ years of experience in mechanical design and engineering.</li><li>Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) and SolidWorks.</li><li>Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.</li><li>Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.</li><li>Effective communication and teamwork abilities.</li><li>Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality work.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Professional Engineering (PE) license.</li><li>Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.</li><li>Knowledge of nuclear or chemical reactor systems.</li><li>Project management skills.</li></ul> Compensation and Benefits*<ul><li>$90,000/yr-$120,000/yr</li><li>Medical and dental insurance</li><li>3 weeks paid time off</li><li>7 company holidays and 2 floating holidays</li><li>Competitive salary and equity package</li><li>401(k) plan </li><li>Commuter Benefits</li></ul>*Benefits are subject to change over time and may require employment in CA to be eligibleNitricity Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Mechanical Engineer II

<div>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.</div>About the Role:  The Professional Services Solutions Engineering Manager is an experienced technologist who works with customers to make them successful users of Planet's product offerings. They are an exemplary team leader, a Solutions Engineer and their efforts are directly visible to customers and stakeholders within Planet. The Solutions Engineering Manager provides leadership and technical oversight for the regional Professional Services team, and leads customer engagements to successful outcomes. Impact You’ll Own:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Manage a team of Professional Services Solutions or Software Engineers</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Apply expertise in remote sensing and geospatial technologies to help Planet’s Professional Services customers be successful in their adoption of the Planet Platform</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Lead the technical delivery of solutions to Planet’s customers and align Professional Services projects to customer business and technology requirements and deliver exceptional customer value</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Own the technical oversight of multiple major projects, leading technical delivery on time and under budget</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Champion team processes like agile, test driven development, source control, etc</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Write technical specifications, reduce complexity, identify risks and help the team course-correct around issues</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Clearly communicate project timelines, scope and risks to the team</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Assist in scoping new projects and in technical writing for proposals and project reports</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Perform advanced design and implementation of Professional Services software solutions</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Build software tools, applications and customer demonstrations using Planet’s APIs and analytics endpoints</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Own the customer success lifecycle for Professional Services engagements; from scoping and discovery, to project execution and delivery. Customer success lifecycle management may include: writing requirements documents, applying expertise in data analytics, collaborating with software engineers, leading a training event, or delivering solutions to a client</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Mentor team members to identify growth opportunities and growth areas.  Identify short-term and long-term career objectives and track progress</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Collaborate with the Professional Services Business Operations team to help close business opportunities</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Influence the direction of Planet’s products and offerings by gathering insights from customer engagements and effectively providing insights to the Product Roadmap</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Excellent problem solving skills</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Confidence in your technical expertise to drive project direction with teammates, customers and partners</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to convey complex ideas to others in a concise and clear manner</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Experience influencing customer decisions at all levels of the customer organization, from individual contributor to CEO</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Proven ability to quickly learn unfamiliar systems &amp; code bases</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Proven ability to provide solutions to address and unblock dynamic situations, as well as debug and triage complex problems</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Ability to develop fresh ideas for applications and processes that can improve team and customer operations</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Remote Sensing, Geography or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">3+ years experience managing a team of solution or software engineers delivering software or services to customers</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">5+ years experience working in a technical geospatial or remote sensing role</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Experience programming with Python to process imagery, manipulating vector data, interacting with APIs and building data processing pipelines and/or extensive experience delivering professional services to large enterprise customers like national or state governments and fortune 1000 companies</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Expertise with QGIS, Esri software, GDAL or other common geospatial software</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Familiarity with cloud-based architectures, AI and machine learning</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to lead customer engagements</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Ability to run workshops or training sessions with users</li></ul>Benefits While Working at Planet:<ul><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Comprehensive Health Plan</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Wellness program and onsite massages in specific offices</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Flexible Time Off</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Recognition Programs</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Commuter Benefits</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Learning and Tuition Reimbursement</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Parental Leave</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Offsites and Happy Hours</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Volunteering Benefits</li></ul>Compensation:The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is $137,070 - $171,360.  Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (commission, bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.  The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.<div>Why we care so much about Belonging. We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate  north star of Belonging, dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work with diversity, equity and inclusion.  If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!  At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from <a href="https://www.planet.com/pulse/making-space-for-everyone-how-planet-is-building-a-global-workforce/">around the world</a> who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.  We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.  We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement:Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf">Know Your Rights</a>.Accommodations:Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to <a href="mailto:accommodations@planet.com">accommodations@planet.com </a>or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://assets.planet.com/docs/Planet_CCPA_Employee_Privacy_Policy_with_Acknowledgment.pdf">Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://assets.planet.com/docs/candidate_privacy_notice_gdpr_planet_labs_europe_2022.01.27.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</div>

Leveraging the world's largest Earth-imaging satellite constellation, Planet provides diverse data products for global stewardship.

Solutions Engineering Manager, Professional Services 

<div>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.</div>About the Role:  As a Guidance and Control Engineer, you will work on a small team of dedicated engineers responsible for the attitude determination and control subsystem of the Planet Labs satellites. Key functions include development and implementation of attitude determination and control algorithms, anomaly resolution, spacecraft telemetry trending, and generation/validation of operational products related to attitude determination. You will be responsible for performing technical analysis to support flight operations and inform design decisions for future spacecraft. You will assist in the development and analysis of new mission concepts and support the development of the state estimation and commanding system for a three axis stabilized spacecraft. You will also build ground testing equipment for concept validation and have the opportunity to take designs from scratch to space operation.This role will require you to be physically present at our headquarters in San Francisco, CA, 3+ days a week.Impact You’ll Own:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Hardware testing</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">On-orbit operations</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Flight code development</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">At least 3 years of experience as an estimation/controls engineer or related position</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Practical experience developing production-quality real-time systems in C for microcontroller or embedded Linux target</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Experience with Matlab/Simulink</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Familiarity with software engineering tools and processes (version control, code review, regression testing)</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Ability to test, evaluate and guide ADCS hardware decisions</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Working knowledge of optimal state estimation and control theory, force and momentum formulations, numerical methods and 6-DOF simulations</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Ability to carry out first-principles analysis and derive control/estimation specifications</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Practical experience troubleshooting and debugging complex systems</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Willing to do hands-on experiments and testing</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Masters degree in Aerospace engineering </li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Experience with STK, Python</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Propulsion expertise</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Established record of spacecraft project experience</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Experience in the design and calibration of low-cost sensors and actuators</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Basic understanding of orbital mechanics</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Experience in spacecraft or related flight operations</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Significant publications or conference presentations </li></ul>Benefits While Working at Planet:<ul><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Comprehensive Health Plan</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Wellness program and onsite massages in specific offices</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Flexible Time Off</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Recognition Programs</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Commuter Benefits</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Learning and Tuition Reimbursement</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Parental Leave</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Offsites and Happy Hours</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Volunteering Benefits</li></ul>Compensation:The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is $144,500.00 - $180,600.  Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.  The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. This position requires access to export controlled technology, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access EAR and/or ITAR controlled technology pursuant to an export license approved by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.<div>Why we care so much about Belonging. We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate  north star of Belonging, dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work with diversity, equity and inclusion.  If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!  At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from <a href="https://www.planet.com/pulse/making-space-for-everyone-how-planet-is-building-a-global-workforce/">around the world</a> who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.  We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.  We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement:Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf">Know Your Rights</a>.Accommodations:Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to <a href="mailto:accommodations@planet.com">accommodations@planet.com </a>or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://assets.planet.com/docs/Planet_CCPA_Employee_Privacy_Policy_with_Acknowledgment.pdf">Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://assets.planet.com/docs/candidate_privacy_notice_gdpr_planet_labs_europe_2022.01.27.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</div>

GNC Engineer

Pyka is looking for a Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the internal development of custom battery packs for our large electric agricultural and cargo aircraft. In this role you will own the design of several unique pack assemblies from conceptualization to implementation in aircraft that are flying in the field for customers every day. This role requires close collaboration with many teams both internal and external to Pyka including: Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing and Flight Operations, and component vendors - so excellent communication and project management skills are essential.In this position you will contribute your expertise in battery pack design and play a critical role in developing systems that are incredibly reliable, durable, and easy for operators to use. Candidates who thrive in small teams and fast-paced environments will love this role.Some of the way you will contribute in your first few weeks will include:<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Work with technicians to build up several battery packs from start to finish to deeply understand the processes currently being employed</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Take over design responsible engineer duties for our next generation agricultural pack design</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Design ways to improve the robustness of our in-house battery pack ATP test stand</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Begin conceptual design of a rapid cargo battery swapping machine</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Address known issues and design solutions for our current generation charging infrastructure </li></ul>About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of fast, environmentally friendly, and accessible transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building useful, game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. Today, we supply our aircraft to agricultural service providers and farmers as an autonomous tool that makes aerial crop protection safer, more targeted and less harmful to surrounding environments. Our vehicles are highly economical to operate and easy to deploy. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one-step closer each day.We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.We foster a welcoming community within our company that promotes experimentation, asking questions, making simple solutions to complex problems, and expressing different views and opinions. We are a transparent company both internally and externally and do not believe in operating in “stealth mode.” Lastly, we don’t work 60 hour weeks, and don’t expect you to either. In this role you will have a great deal of responsibility, earn a competitive salary and benefits, and contribute to the development of groundbreaking technology. Responsibilities:<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Work closely with internal and external teams to lead the development work of both the agricultural and cargo battery packs </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Design ground based support equipment such as charging, swapping and transportation systems </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Pack level interconnect and mechanical design </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Cell and pack level battery testing </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Selection, testing, and validation of critical electrical components including connectors, cables, housings, fuses, adhesives, and coatings </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Root cause analysis of field or manufacturing issues </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Creation, revision control, and maintenance of detailed documentation sets </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>4-7+ years of experience designing large, mass produced, HV battery pack assemblies for the aviation or automotive industry </li><li>Familiarity with automotive or aviation wiring harness standards, components, and best practices </li><li>Experience writing test plans, designing test infrastructure, and executing on test cards </li><li>Experience with any 3D CAD package (Solidworks, NX, Inventor, etc.) </li><li>An inquisitive attitude with an ability to quickly and deftly research new topics, try new things, and develop mastery of subjects </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate is not afraid to ask for clarification or give feedback </li><li>Ability and excitement to be in a prototyping shop building things with your hands </li><li>Extreme attention to detail </li></ul>Company Perks<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">$130,000–$180,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance, FSA with employer matching, and 401(k) </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks </li></ul>Export Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls.  Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.-- We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.

Revolutionizing transportation with autonomous electric aviation, Pyka builds game-changing products for a sustainable future.

Senior/Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Systems 

OverviewSCS Global Services is seeking qualified contract Lead Verifiers for organization-level GHG verification services. The contractor for this role would be available for engagements between the Q1-Q3 2023 verification cycle. This is a contract position.Relevant Services/Schemes<ul> <li>The Climate Registry (TCR) General Reporting / Verification Protocols</li> <li>The Climate Registry Electrical Power Sector (EPS) Protocols</li> <li>California Air Resources Board (CARB) Mandatory GHG Reporting Regulation (MRR)</li> <li>World Resource Institute (WRI) GHG Protocol</li> <li>Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)</li> <li>ISO 14064-1 &amp; 14064-3</li> <li>Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)</li></ul>Essential Duties and Responsibilities<ul> <li>Serve as lead verifier for organization level GHG verification audits performing required steps including: <ul> <li>Conducting kickoff meetings</li> <li>Development of risk assessment and verification plan</li> <li>Performing required data checks for inventory data and data management systems</li> <li>Documentation, communication, and closure of audit findings</li> <li>Development of verification report and verification statement</li> </ul> </li> <li>Complete audits as contracted by adhering to the agreed timeline, reporting deliverables, and professional requirements</li> <li>Communicate in a timely and professional manner with SCS and client contacts</li> <li>Maintain up-to-date competency records including training logs and calibration activities</li> <li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SCS program requirements and external scheme requirements</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering-related discipline</li> <li>At least 2 years of experience as a Lead Verifier for GHG verification projects</li> <li>Professional experience with one or more of the following industries: <ul> <li>Airports / Airlines</li> <li>Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Uses</li> <li>Oil &amp; Gas Extraction &amp; Processing</li> <li>Power Generation &amp; Transmission</li> <li>Electric Power Transactions</li> <li>University Campuses</li> </ul> </li> <li>CARB Mandatory GHG Reporting Regulation Accredited Lead Greenhouse Gas Verifier (sector specialization in Transactions, Oil &amp; Gas, Process Emissions a plus)</li> <li>Excellent technical writing and/or editing skills</li> <li>Excellent attention to detail</li> <li>Ability to complete complex and time-sensitive projects</li></ul>Additional Preferred Skills<ul> <li>Multi-language proficiency (e.g. English, Spanish) preferred</li></ul>Physical RequirementsMust be able to sit 6+ hours per day. Keyboarding 6+ hours per day. Must be able to speak and listen in person and on the phone. Must be able to physically travel to audit sites via plane and/or car. Travel requirements are determined on a project-by-project basis.#LI-Remote

A trailblazer in sustainability standards and certifications, SCS empowers informed decisions and fuels innovation for a greener future.

Lead Verifier, Greenhouse Gas (GHG)

<div>Afresh is on a mission to eliminate food waste and make fresh food accessible to all. Our first A.I.-powered solution optimizes ordering, forecasting, and store operations for fresh food departments in brick-and-mortar grocers. With our Fresh Operating System, regional and national grocery retailers have placed $1.6 billion in produce orders across the US and we've helped our partners prevent 34 million pounds of food from going to waste. Working at Afresh represents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to have massive social impact at scale by leveraging uncommonly impactful software – we hope you'll join us!</div>About the RoleThe Product Engineering team at Afresh is responsible for building out the suite of products that our customers use every day, whether it’s an individual produce manager looking to order their store’s groceries for the day, corporate supervisors looking to view individual store performance, and everything in between. Grocers rely on these solutions within Afresh’s Fresh Operating System to improve the accuracy and efficiency of their workflows, all contributing to our goal of reducing food waste. You will be playing a key role in building out these solutions for our customers. Our team and products are growing at a rapid pace, which means that there will be plenty of opportunities for ownership and making your impact felt. Some of your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Leading complex cross-functional projects and shipping high-quality apps and services.</li><li>Designing and building our GraphQL APIs which serve our mobile and web apps.</li><li>Scaling our APIs, architecture, and infrastructure to serve thousands of grocery stores as we grow our customer base over the next year.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Mobile, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Product Management, and Customer Support to create the highest quality customer experience</li><li>Building out our analytics and monitoring/observability to understand our system behavior and make informed decisions.</li><li>Helping lay the foundation of our scalable service-based infrastructure to support developer productivity and resiliency.</li><li>Work with other engineering teams to drive improvements in process, practice, and positive engineering culture so we all grow and mature together.</li></ul>Skills and ExperienceThe following represents attributes our ideal candidate possesses. We encourage all highly qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not fulfill all the listed criteria.<ul><li>BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience</li><li>6+ years experience with full-stack and API development</li><li>Experience acting as a tech lead on complex cross-functional projects</li><li>Proven track record of shipping high-quality apps and services</li><li>Strong understanding of API development and good API design</li><li>Collaborative attitude while also being highly self-directed</li><li>System-level problem solving and excitement to tackle hard problems</li><li>Enjoy working in a fast-paced, startup environment</li><li>Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL preferred.</li></ul>Afresh is committed to pay equity and providing highly competitive cash compensation, equity, and benefits package. Afresh conducts a pay equity audit twice each year to ensure that jobs of similar scope and impact are paid similar amounts. The final compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as the role’s scope, complexity, internal equity, the candidate’s experience/expertise, and success through the interview process.Salary Band: #LI-REMOTE$162,000 - $180,000<div>About Afresh Founded in 2017, Afresh is working on the #1 solution to curb climate change: reducing food waste. By combining human insight and transformative technology, we're helping grocers provide fresher food to customers at more affordable prices. Afresh sits at an incredible intersection of positive social impact, rocket ship financial growth, and cutting-edge technology. Our best-in-class AI research has been published in top journals including ICML, and we've raised over $148 million in funding from investors including former co-CEO of Whole Foods Market Walter Robb and Eric Schmidt's Innovation Endeavors.Fresh is the past, present, and future of our food system – the waste we create today will impact our planet for years to come. Join us as we continue to build a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive team that embodies our company’s values of proactivity, kindness, candor, and humility. Afresh provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.Here at Afresh, many of our employees work remotely provided that they reside in one of the following states: AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MT, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OR, PA, TX, WA, WI. However, there may be key roles that will require a candidate/employee to be local to our San Francisco, CA office. In which case this requirement will be included in the job posting details under "Skills and experience" for reference. </div>

Reducing food waste, increasing access to nutritious food globally. Optimizing grocery industry with AI-powered solutions.

Senior Software Engineer - Backend

<div>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.</div>About the Role:  Planet is working on the next generation small satellite bus that will host a high resolution optical imaging payload (Pelican) and a hyperspectral payload (Carbon Mapper). Planet has continuously iterated and developed small spacecraft communication systems including board level hardware, antennas, and ground station equipment that produce record data rates. Our system consists of transceivers in several bands, as well as a worldwide network of ground stations.  We are seeking an experienced RF and Microwave Engineer to develop our next-generation onboard, ground radios and antenna systems that push the frontiers of satellite communications. You will make evolutionary and revolutionary improvements in their performance, reliability, and cost, including the architecture, design and test of next-generation S-band through Ka-band radios and a variety of antennas, as well as work with vendors on various design projects. You will be responsible for PCB layout projects and interface with cross functional teams - electrical, software and mechanical engineers to address challenging design issues. You will conduct environmental and EMC testing on communication subsystems and get them ready for flight. You will work closely with systems engineering, missions, and manufacturing teams to ensure mission success.This role will require you to be physically present at our headquarters in San Francisco, CA, 3 days a week.Impact You’ll Own:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">RF/MW hardware transceiver and circuit design up to 30GHz, simulation (Spice, ADS), instrumentation, test and characterization</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">RF/MW system design, link budgets, and interference analysis</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">EMI testing and mitigation</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Antenna design, simulation and testing (ADS, HFSS)</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Digital communications theory and associated signal processing algorithms for both narrowband and wideband data transmission systems</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms and respective signal processing libraries (ex.: GNURadio)</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Validation and Verification of radios and antennas pre-shipment and validation of radio performance on orbit after satellite launch</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">BSEE is required, MS/PhD preferred</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">6+ years of engineering excellence designing and maturing RF &amp; MW systems, transceivers, antennas and/or SDRs to market, ability to review low-level design decisions and understand their impact to the larger system/mission</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Sound fundamentals in RF/MW, electromagnetics and signal processing</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Proven track record of owning, designing and criticizing RF/MW circuit design, RF/MW layout, component selection and evaluation</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Extensive lab experience with RF/MW and mixed-signal board bring up, characterization and test using various RF, MW, Analog and Digital test equipment</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Proven ability to adapt and learn a multitude of skills in order to develop/contribute to the design of complex systems including, but not limited to: Active RF circuits, integrated transceivers, PLL synthesizers, mixers, switches, RF amplifiers, oscillators, detectors, filters, A/D and D/A converters, microprocessors and FPGAs for space and ground station applications</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Excellent documentation, presentation and communication skills</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Experience with Altium or similar EDA tools, high-density mixed-signal PCB design, high speed clock trees</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Knowledge of digital communications theory and associated signal processing algorithms for both narrowband and wideband data transmission systems </li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Experience in Linux, Python, and data analysis tools</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced environment </li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Proven ability to provide solutions to address and unblock dynamic situations</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Understanding of cross-team dependencies including electrical, software, mechanical, thermal, structural, manufacturing and Space environmental</li></ul>Benefits While Working at Planet:<ul><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Comprehensive Health Plan</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Wellness program and onsite massages in specific offices</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Flexible Time Off</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Recognition Programs</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Commuter Benefits</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Learning and Tuition Reimbursement</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Parental Leave</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Offsites and Happy Hours</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Volunteering Benefits</li></ul>Compensation:The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is $144,500 - $180,600.  Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.  The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.This position requires access to export controlled technology, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access EAR and/or ITAR controlled technology pursuant to an export license approved by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.<div>Why we care so much about Belonging. We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate  north star of Belonging, dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work with diversity, equity and inclusion.  If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!  At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from <a href="https://www.planet.com/pulse/making-space-for-everyone-how-planet-is-building-a-global-workforce/">around the world</a> who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.  We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.  We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement:Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf">Know Your Rights</a>.Accommodations:Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to <a href="mailto:accommodations@planet.com">accommodations@planet.com </a>or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://assets.planet.com/docs/Planet_CCPA_Employee_Privacy_Policy_with_Acknowledgment.pdf">Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://assets.planet.com/docs/candidate_privacy_notice_gdpr_planet_labs_europe_2022.01.27.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</div>

Senior RF Engineer

About usNitricity is a leading agriculture player committed to delivering sustainable and innovative solutions for farmers worldwide. We provide high-quality fertilizers that enhance crop yields while promoting environmental stewardship. With a solid commitment to sustainable agriculture, we are dedicated to improving food security and reducing the environmental impact of farming practices.Position OverviewWe seek a seasoned Site Development Manager with experience in site selection analysis, construction coordination, heavy equipment/electrical installations, and permitting. This role is critical to our strategic expansion and sustainability initiatives, requiring a dynamic individual who can manage site development and operational needs, including identifying and delivering the ideal site for fertilizer production,  identifying and performing due diligence on multiple construction firms, organizing the procurement of renewable power at competitive rates, and assisting in lease negotiations and site control. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Construction Firm Review and Due Diligence: Conduct comprehensive reviews of at least three construction firms to determine suitability for our projects. Present findings and help select and lead onboarding.</li><li>Site Selection Analysis: Conduct a comprehensive review of potential sites for Nitricity fertilizer production facility. This involves extensive travel, likely necessitating a truck/car, and working closely with real estate professionals, landlords, and stakeholders to compare competing site advantages, disadvantages, and required costs. Responsibilities include photographing, reviewing sites, gathering and analyzing data, and presenting findings.</li><li>Renewable Power Procurement: Secure renewable power at a highly competitive rate for our facilities. This will entail engaging with power utilities like PG&amp;E, negotiating with solar companies, and ensuring sites have the necessary grid interconnections. The role requires thorough due diligence of potential solar providers to ensure reliability and compatibility with our operations.</li><li>Lease Review and Negotiation: Assist in reviewing and negotiating leases with our leadership team, ensuring favorable terms that support site control and our broader operational goals.</li><li>Assist with Operations Needs of Current Facility: Learn from, contribute to, and help to improve the operations of Nitricity’s headquarters in Fremont.</li><li>Community Engagement: Identify community groups and offices to engage with to support permitting and workforce development. </li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>8-10 years of operations experience, preferably in construction or renewable energy.</li><li>Demonstrable expertise and success in site review, renewable power procurement, lease negotiations, and construction/permitting/vendor management.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to compile and present information effectively to C-level executives. </li><li>Highly organized, responsible, and capable of managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.</li><li>Ability to work independently, with frequent travel to various sites.</li><li>A valid driver's license and access to a truck/car for site visits.</li><li>Experience setting up chemical or hard tech manufacturing facilities with heavy structural capital equipment preferred.</li><li>Adaptability to perform at a high level with the changing needs of a fast-paced startup environment.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Annual salary range: $120,000-$160,000</li><li>Company Equity</li><li>Medical Benefits: HMO and PPO options </li><li>Dental Benefits </li><li>401k with match </li><li>Commuter benefits </li><li>7 company holidays</li><li>2 floating holidays </li></ul>

Site Development Manager: Fertilizer Plant

Company Overview Since 1984, SCS Global Services has been a pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability standards and third party certification, working across the economy in the natural resources, built environment, food and agriculture, consumer products, and climate sectors. Partnering with companies, government agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders, we are striving to advance sustainable development goals through independent assessment, the application of sound science, and innovative solutions. Through these services, we are enabling decision-makers and purchasers to make informed decisions, giving innovators a competitive edge, and helping to drive the development of leadership standards to create a framework for continuous improvement.Job Overview The Senior Food Safety Auditor, SQF/BRC is responsible for conducting audits in accordance with food safety and quality management systems. The Auditor travels to client sites, performs audits, determines compliance, reviews corrective actions, and submits their audit reports for review and certification. Additionally, the Auditor will support the technical team during down times. This is a full-time, remote employee position with SCS.Relevant Standards/Schemes<ul> <li>BRCGS Food Safety Certification</li> <li>GMP/GDP</li> <li>HACCP</li> <li>Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification</li> <li>Others, as determined</li></ul>Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAudit Services<ul> <li>Perform 3rd party audits under multiple schemes, in-house programs, and client specific programs</li> <li>Adhere to all quality and code of conduct standards</li> <li>Conduct audits using applicable checklists, forms, and tools</li> <li>Submit complete and accurate audit reports within established timelines</li> <li>Manage positive client relationships and respond to all client inquiries and concerns in a timely manner</li> <li>Conduct technical report reviews and support Technical Manager on certificate decisions when necessary</li> <li>Attend trainings to maintain qualification to conduct audits; maintain training records</li> <li>Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable regulations and standards</li> <li>Maintain a sense of urgency and excellence in responsiveness to matters effecting client service and satisfaction</li></ul>Program Quality and Compliance<ul> <li>Provide assistance in the development and implementation of scheme procedures, guidance, and training materials to increase quality and efficiency of auditing services and certification processes</li> <li>Support operations and audit management to ensure all staff maintain current knowledge and training of the scheme requirements</li> <li>Work with SCS’s Client Services team to accept/confirm audits</li> <li>Prepare and send client audit plan according to protocols</li> <li>Book travel, hotel, and transportation according to company policy, and submit expense reports in a timely manner</li> <li>Manage the collection of documents as needed as a part of the audit process</li> <li>Assist with the development and maintenance of program quality documents</li> <li>Provide support to the Technical team with technical interpretation; support program and sales staff in resolving complex technical questions</li> <li>Participate in webinars, trade shows, and support sales calls to provide technical sales support</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Biology, Engineering, or other related scientific areas and</li> <li>2+ years experience in third-party auditing in the assigned schemes and</li> <li>5+ years of industry experience in Quality Assurance, Technical or Risk Management at a managerial, decision making level. 2nd or 3rd party auditing experience may also be considered</li> <li>Initiative, good judgment, and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment</li> <li>Ability to complete time-sensitive projects and to provide realistic deadlines, time management skills</li> <li>Highly organized, deadline driven with superior time management skills</li> <li>Excellent communication and customer service skills</li> <li>Ability to work independently as well as on a team, responsive and adaptive personality</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint (Advanced proficiency)</li> <li>Ability to travel domestically up to 75% time</li></ul>The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Additional duties outside of normal responsibilities may be required from time to time as assigned.Working Remotely SCS is recruiting all open roles to be remote; allowing our employees the ability to work flexibly and allowing SCS as a company to diversify the experience and perspectives of our growing workforce. This is a home-office based role and may include travel with local, domestic, and/or international trips. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process. Estimated Annual Salary $82,000 - $94,000EEOC Statement SCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Senior Food Safety Auditor, SQF/BRC

<div>About us:</div><div>Based in Berkeley, CA, UPSIDE Foods grows meat, poultry, and seafood directly from real animal cells. These products are not vegan or vegetarian—they are delicious meat, made without the need to raise and slaughter billions of animals. In doing so, the company aims to address some of the most pressing environmental, animal welfare, and public health challenges, while still giving people the meat they love. </div><div> </div><div>Founded as the world’s first cultivated meat company in 2015, UPSIDE Foods (formerly Memphis Meats) has achieved numerous industry-defining milestones, including being the first company to produce multiple species of meat (beef, chicken, and duck) and to sell a cultivated meat product in the United States. The company believes that people shouldn’t have to choose between the foods they love and a thriving planet, and is working to build a better food system with access to delicious, humane, and sustainable meat, poultry, and seafood. </div><div> </div><div>UPSIDE Foods has won various industry awards, including New York Times’ Good Tech Awards, FastCo’s Next Big Thing in Tech and World Changing Ideas Awards, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources. UPSIDE Foods has raised a total of $608 million, including from the Abu Dhabi Growth Fund (ADG), Baillie Gifford, Bill Gates, Cargill, John Doerr, John Mackey, Kimbal and Christiana Musk, Norwest, Richard Branson, Softbank, Temasek, Threshold, Tyson Foods, and others.</div><div> </div><div style="line-height:1.4;">About this job:</div><div style="line-height:1.4;">The Senior Research Associate, Bioprocess Development will be responsible for running cell and tissue culture processes as a member of the Tissue Process Development sub-team to support the development and scale-up of novel platforms for meat cultivation. Working as a close team, you will be actively innovating in adherent cell culture and bringing cultivated meat to scale. You should be capable of designing, troubleshooting, and executing bioreactor-based experiments independently while employing critical thinking and scientific methodology. This position is laboratory-based and requires wet-bench work on a daily basis on several concurrent projects and at varying scales (&lt; 1L to &gt; 1000L), followed by analysis and interpretation of the data, presentation of findings to colleagues, and suggestion of follow-up experiments. This interdisciplinary role will work with many adjacent teams and require strong communication skills, diligence, and self-management.</div><div style="line-height:1.4;"> </div><div style="line-height:1.4;">Responsibilities include:</div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:20px;"><li style="font-size:12pt;">Design, plan, and execute experiments to develop and optimize adherent cell cultivation platforms and processes.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Perform lab to manufacturing scale bioreactor operations and cell culture experiments.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Acquire, document, analyze, and interpret data independently.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Conduct scale-up studies and process characterization to ensure robust and efficient manufacturing processes.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Support tech transfers from R&amp;D into pilot and commercial manufacturing. </li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Troubleshoot technical issues related to manufacturing processes and provide innovative solutions to enhance process robustness and efficiency.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Collaborate with adjacent functional groups, including Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, and Food R&amp;D.</li></ul></div><div style="line-height:1.4;">About you:</div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:20px;"><li style="font-size:12pt;">BS in cell biology, molecular biology, bioengineering, chemical engineering or related life sciences field.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Minimum of 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a focus on process development and/or MSAT.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Skilled with bioreactor (1-1000L) setup, operation, and troubleshooting.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Excellent knowledge of basic safety, good laboratory practices, and aseptic technique.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues and propose effective solutions.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Experience with process characterization, scale-up, and validation activities.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and experience with tech transfer is desirable.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Proficiency in statistical analysis and DOE (Design of Experiments) methodologies is desirable.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Must be comfortable working independently and on a team, in a fast-paced and evolving environment.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Able to shift work hours to evenings and weekends as needed to provide coverage for ongoing experiments.</li></ul></div><div style="line-height:1.4;">Physical Demands:</div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:20px;"><li style="font-size:12pt;">Lifts, pushes, and pulls up to 25#. Able to stand for 2-3 hours during operations in the lab or manufacturing floor.</li><li>Must be able to identify physical objects between .5-20 feet away.</li></ul></div><div style="line-height:1.4;">Compensation Range: $54,000 - $90,000* *Pay may vary depending on factors including job-related knowledge and skills.</div><div style="line-height:1.4;"> </div><div style="line-height:1.4;">UPSIDE Benefits!</div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:20px;"><li style="font-size:12pt;">Stock options for all full-time incoming team members!</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">90-100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for team members (medical [including HSA and FSA], dental, and vision)</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Pet insurance for your furry family members!</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Unlimited PTO</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">DE&amp;I (Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion) Council and People Engagement Programs</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Company-sponsored learning &amp; development opportunities</li></ul></div><div style="line-height:1.4;"> </div><div style="line-height:1.4;">UPSIDE Foods is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Our company-wide mission is to create a product for everyone, so we are deeply committed to having teams and leaders that reflect this mission.</div>

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