Junior Mechanical Engineer (£40k-£50k)

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Rivan IndustriesRivan Industries (Rivan.com) is a synthetic fuel company designed to decarbonise heavy industry. We aim to make synthetic fuel cheaper than fossil fuels and sustain life on earth by keeping the CO2 locked underground. We’ve designed and manufactured modular synthetic fuel plants consisting of a DAC system, an Alkaline Electrolyser, and a Sabatier Reactor, vertically integrating with off-grid DC solar and the European gas-grid. We recently deployed the UK''s largest synthetic fuel plant and are planning to scale significantly in the coming years.We’re looking for a Junior Mechanical Engineer to bring our designs to life and help integrate our reactor and electrolyser systems. There is substantial work in condensing, cooling, plumbing, and system integration, requiring curiosity and urgency to advance thermodynamic challenges related to H2 and CO2 formation.Our single goal is to reduce the levelised cost of methane to the point that drilling stops and companies turn to synthetic routes for carbon management. If you want to make a real-world impact alongside a team you can admire, this is for you.Responsibilities

Design and build test rigs to validate key assumptionsGas composition and condensingStack thermal monitoring and control (electrolyte, electrodes, gasketing)Vapour separation design and validationGasket and cell designLaser cutting prototypesTest different concepts across materials, morphologyCFD analysisDC solar coupling relative to stack and cell performanceExecute test planPerformance curvesLongevity testingThermal testingCore skills / Qualifications

1-2+ years professional experienceBachelor’s or Master’s in mechanical/aero or related fieldFundamental thermofluids understanding, heat and mass transfer, chemical kineticsSimulation/analytical modelling competencyTest setup design, running of experiments and data analysisSpecifics / Benefits

£40-50k Salary depending on experienceSignificant share options as part of the early teamIn-person work at our HQ in Bermondsey, South-East LondonExtensive relocation support, including £6000 per year extra to live close to our HQUnlimited time-offInterested? Apply at ..... full job details .....