Sr. Development Engineer
Air CompanyNew Britain, Pennsylvania
Full Time
Posted January 13, 2026
Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
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Job Description
The Senior Development Engineer will lead pilot-scale testing and process development for sustainable aviation fuels at AIRCO, focusing on experimental design, data analysis, modeling, and supporting commercialization efforts in a hands-on, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, plan, and execute pilot-unit and bench-scale testing programs for SAF process development and scale-up
- Operate, troubleshoot, and optimize reaction and separation systems
- Develop experimental strategies to address data gaps critical for commercialization
- Analyze large experimental datasets to identify trends and develop mechanistic models
- Utilize analytical equipment to interpret data and ensure data quality and reproducibility
- Translate experimental results into inputs for engineering design and commercialization processes
- Support technology readiness from development through demonstration and early commercial deployment
- Apply creative problem-solving to technical challenges and contribute to process improvements
Requirements
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Significant experience in hands-on experimental development, pilot-scale testing, or process development
- Strong grounding in thermodynamics, reaction engineering, and separation fundamentals
- Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and extract mechanistic insight, not just empirical fits
- Experience with numerical tools, simulation software, or data analysis platforms e.g., Aspen, MATLAB, Python, similar
- Proven troubleshooting skills in experimental or pilot-plant environments
- Experience in fuels, petrochemicals, refining, catalysis, or sustainable energy technologies
- Familiarity with scale-up challenges, process modeling, and commercialization workflows
- Experience supporting or delivering Engineering Design Information (EDI) FEL engineering packages
Benefits & Perks
Full coverage for employee health, dental, and vision insurance premiums from Day 1
70% coverage for spouse and dependent health, dental, and vision insurance premiums
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Company-paid Short-Term Disability insurance
Optional Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance plans
Flexible and generous paid time off, including national holidays, sick leave, and paid family leave
Tax-deferred 401(k) plan with a 3% company match
Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking with monthly company contributions
Ancillary benefits including pet insurance and financial wellness programs
Employee wellness program
Wellhub access
In-person weekly catered lunch every Wednesday
Company-sponsored events and programs promoting an inclusive workplace
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