Chemical Process Engineer

Company Overview

Zeno Power’s (Zeno) mission is to provide clean, plug-and-play power anywhere in the universe. To do that, Zeno is developing a next-generation radioisotope power system (RPS) that generates carbon-free, resilient power for decades, utilizing material found in nuclear waste. Zeno’s technology is both light-weight and cost-effective compared to historic RPS, opening up broad market opportunities in space and terrestrially. To bring this breakthrough technology to market, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment.

Team members will have a direct impact in enabling commercial and national security missions from the depths of our oceans, to the surface of the moon, and in austere environments here on Earth.

Zeno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Chemical Process Engineer to support the mission-oriented efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies. The Chemical Process Engineer will be reporting to the Materials and Chemistry Manager.

In this role you will:

• Interface and coordinate experiment and process activities with a diverse team of scientists and engineers.
• Lead the development and coordination of chemical processes and systems that support current and future RPS program objectives, including fuel synthesis, fuel fabrication, and advancement of future fuel development initiatives.
• Ensure sound Systems Engineering methodology (requirements management, interface control) is applied to the design of RPS systems as well as required fabrication and testing facility systems.
• Manage technical, project, , R&D inputs and requirements to develop and produce experimental design and process solutions.
• Develop and implement test requirements and plans for fuel processing, fabrication, and interface system phenomena at bench-top through pilot scale, collaborating with responsible parties during execution.
• Generate system process work packages.
• Support schedule and technical activity planning while ensuring adherence across technical teams.
• Provide oversight and interface with subcontracted partners to ensure proper performance and integration of vendor work scopes.
• Analyze test and process data to generate reports to document important design knowledge during innovative process development cycles.
• Lead presentations related to design and analysis results during design and project reviews.

• B.S. or higher in Chemical Engineering or equivalent from accredited university, 7+ years relevant experience in chemical or chemical process engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with process/system design, including development of P&IDs, PFDs, 3D design, fluids design, heat and energy balances, sequence of operation/controls design, commissioning, etc.
• Experience working in glovebox and/or hot cell environments with radioactive materials is desired.
• Experience in writing specifications and procurement documentation for relevant components is highly desired.
• Strong and creative analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience designing and implementing processes for hazardous chemical systems involving high temperatures, high pressures, or the use of radioactive, corrosive, toxic, or flammable materials.
• Experience working with, designing, and implementing processes for powders, slurries, liquids, and gases.
• RPS experience preferred.
• Experience performing activities under an NQA-1, AS 9100D, ISO 9001, or similar quality standard.
• Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead a design team’s effort with minimal direction.
• Capable of meeting deadlines and performing under pressure in uncertain environments.
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