Job description

As a materials scientist at Clairity Technology, you will oversee R&D development of sorbents and support materials for direct air capture of carbon dioxide. You will work to set up a lab from scratch, including spec’ing and purchasing all required lab equipment and tooling. You will have in-depth knowledge of modern synthetic organic chemistry and material properties, especially porous materials, experience in material characterization (e.g. TGA, XRD, BET surface area analysis) and how to interpret such results, contribute to systems level designs, and oversee external vendors to aid in sorbent R&D.

You will oversee all aspects of your projects, including initial requirements gathering, feasibility studies, full system design, purchasing and procurement, project management, manufacturing, contractor management, installation, and activation.

Responsibilities

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience (PhD and/or postdoc included) in the design, synthesis and characterization of novel materials, ideally for gas separation.
• A strong foundation in chemistry or physics, with the ability to learn quickly and apply understanding towards innovation.
• Demonstrated experience in communicating complex technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in dynamic environments to execute real-time tasks in tight operation windows.
• Advanced degree in materials science, chemistry, or related technical discipline.
• Experience working on technically complex systems with experience from comparable industries like aerospace, automotive, or chemical engineering.
• Hands on project experience designing and building products.
• Comfortable working on a small team and taking ownership of all phases of a project lifecycle.
• Requirements gathering and documentation for technically complex projects.

Clairity Technology is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Clairity Technology makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Benefits

Clairity Technology is committed to providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to our employees. We expect this position to be a regular, full-time position, with an annual salary of $93,000-133,000. We are open to some variance in experience, which may affect the resulting level and annual salary.

In addition to salary, we offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Equity.
• Covered health, dental and vision. Health, dental and vision insurance covered for employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Unlimited paid time off (expectation of three weeks) for full-time employees.

We are not currently able to sponsor a visa for this position, and therefore can only consider applications from people who are already authorized to work in the United States. We are primarily based in Los Angeles, CA, but open to applications from other locations.

Job description

We are hiring a mechanical engineer who will report directly to the CEO. You will be responsible for design, development, and fabrication of direct air capture systems, associated test systems, machining, tooling, and more. You will perform fluid systems design, including component selection and integration, design of thermal systems, and system optimization. This role will require design, development, testing, and incorporation of data to iterate on future design changes.

You will oversee all aspects of your projects, including initial requirements gathering, feasibility studies, full system design, purchasing and procurement, finances, scheduling, manufacturing, contractor management, installation, and activation.

Clairity is an early-stage company and all team members will have the opportunity to shape the direction and decisions of the company. You will be able to build from dirt patch up to a completed system and will have an outsized impact on the company’s success. The ideal candidate will thrive with high degrees of autonomy and is self-driven to complete tasks.

Technical problems we are working on

• High-efficiency, low-cost heat transfer systems for targeted heating and cooling of specialized materials.
• Parameterized experimental design and test system design for advanced chemical sorbent characterization and materials development.
• Design of a high-reliability, low-pressure, variable-purity gas capture system that works under a wide range of operating conditions.
• Experimental design for quantification of CO2 mineralization and sequestration under elevated pressures and temperatures.

Responsibilities

Requirements

• Familiarity with design of fluid and thermal systems, including an understanding of heat and mass transfer, piping systems design and safety.
• Hands-on experience with thermo-fluid components, including valves, pumps, heat exchangers, instrumentation, electromechanical components and more.
• Experience with computer aided design (CAD) such as Solidworks, NX, AutoCAD, or similar CAD programs.
• Hands on project experience designing and building products.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in dynamic environments to execute real-time tasks in tight operation windows.
• Degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Experience working on technically complex systems with experience from comparable industries like aerospace, automotive, or chemical engineering.
• Experience designing for manufacturing / designing for assembly.
• Comfortable working on a small team and taking ownership of all phases of a project lifecycle.
• Requirements gathering and documentation for technically complex projects.

Inclusion & belonging

To develop technology and build products that solve planetary problems, we need to build a team with many different perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer who celebrates, supports, and thrives on diversity, and that’s why we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you don’t feel you meet 100% of the qualifications, we invite you to share why this is the role for you in a brief cover letter. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us.

Benefits

Clairity Technology is committed to providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to our employees. We expect this position to be a regular, full-time position, with an annual salary of $98,000-$128,000. We are open to some variance in experience, which may affect the resulting level and annual salary.

In addition to salary, we offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Equity.
• Covered health, dental and vision. Health, dental and vision insurance covered for employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Unlimited paid time off (expectation of three weeks) for full-time employees.

We are not currently able to sponsor a visa for this position, and therefore can only consider applications from people who are already authorized to work in the United States. We are primarily based in Los Angeles, CA, but open to applications from other locations.

Job description

We are hiring an electrical engineer who will report directly to the CEO. You will be responsible for low-voltage systems and developing controls and automation for direct air capture systems and associated test systems. Control engineers develop and integrate physical hardware including data acquisition systems, various sensors, PLCs, wire harnesses, and PCBs. You should be familiar with sensors, data acquisition (DAQ) systems, actuators, PLCs, and more.

You will oversee all aspects of your projects, including initial requirements gathering, feasibility studies, full system design, purchasing and procurement, finances, scheduling, manufacturing, contractor management, installation, and activation.

Clairity is an early-stage company and all team members will have the opportunity to shape the direction and decisions of the company. You will be able to build from dirt patch up to a completed system and will have an outsized impact on the company’s success. The ideal candidate will thrive with high degrees of autonomy and is self-driven to complete tasks.

Technical problems we are working on

• High-efficiency, low-cost heat transfer systems for targeted heating and cooling of specialized materials.
• Parameterized experimental design and test system design for advanced chemical sorbent characterization and materials development.
• Design of a high-reliability, low-pressure, variable-purity gas capture system that works under a wide range of operating conditions.
• Experimental design for quantification of CO2 mineralization and sequestration under elevated pressures and temperatures.

Responsibilities

Requirements

• Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in dynamic environments to execute real-time tasks in tight operation windows.
• Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline.
• 1+ years of experience with system level design, integration, or testing of electro-mechanical systems and/or components (academic projects, internships, and traditional professional experience all qualify).
• Experience working on technically complex systems with experience from comparable industries like aerospace, automotive, or chemical engineering.
• Experience designing for manufacturing / designing for assembly.
• Comfortable working on a small team and taking ownership of all phases of a project lifecycle.
• Requirements gathering and documentation for technically complex projects.

Inclusion & belonging

To develop technology and build products that solve planetary problems, we need to build a team with many different perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer who celebrates, supports, and thrives on diversity, and that’s why we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you don’t feel you meet 100% of the qualifications, we invite you to share why this is the role for you in a brief cover letter. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us.

Benefits

Clairity Technology is committed to providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to our employees. We expect this position to be a regular, full-time position, with an annual salary of $105,000-$135,000. We are open to some variance in experience, which may affect the resulting level and annual salary.

In addition to salary, we offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Equity.
• Covered health, dental and vision. Health, dental and vision insurance covered for employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Unlimited paid time off (expectation of three weeks) for full-time employees.

We are not currently able to sponsor a visa for this position, and therefore can only consider applications from people who are already authorized to work in the United States. We are primarily based in Los Angeles, CA, but open to applications from other locations.

Job description

As a Materials Scientist Intern at Clairity Technology, you will report to the Head of Science. This role will involve design of experiments, collecting data on novel materials, synthesis of materials, characterization of material samples using laboratory techniques, data analysis, literature review, and more. You will gain experience working at an early stage company, and have freedom to explore a range of technical and scientific questions related to materials development and performance.

Responsibilities

Requirements

• Background knowledge of materials characterization techniques for porous materials.
• Previous experience with NOVA 230 Nano SEM / EDS and optical light microscopy.
• Ability to commute to UCLA for materials characterization and Clairity office for adsorbent performance measurements.
• Strong communication skills as demonstrated by past experience with scientific presentations in academia or industry.
• Ability to execute experiments in a prompt and organized manner.
• Bachelors of Science (or above) with focus on Materials Science.
• Past experience using FT-IR and XRD.
• Hands on project experience designing and building products.

Clairity Technology is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Clairity Technology makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Benefits

Clairity Technology is committed to providing competitive compensation to our employees. This position has a pay of $28 / hr, with the ability for overtime pay. This will be an in-person role in Los Angeles, CA.