Process Engineer

Process Engineer

OffWorld

Luxembourg

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Process Engineer to take their career to the next level and contribute to cutting-edge electrochemical research and development projects.

If you have the desire to work with an early-stage startup where you'll take on significant role within a growing team, please read on!

In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support the design and optimization of lunar icy regolith processing and environmental control and life support (ECLSS) systems, focusing on process engineering principles to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Apply materials engineering knowledge to select materials with high compatibility with space stations and lunar conditions, ensuring durability, resilience and compliance with space standards.
• Analyze, simulate, and optimize processes for extracting volatiles, emphasizing process efficiency and maximum yield.
• Analyze and simulate:
  • sorption systems for capturing and storing volatile compounds, optimizing processes for maximum effectiveness.
  • water treatment systems for effective water purification.
  • water electrolysis systems to produce hydrogen and oxygen.
• Validate the performance of lunar regolith processing as well as ECLSS systems, analyzing data and recommending improvements.
• Identify, analyze and validate the processing of terrestrial materials (non-biological and biological) compatible with the volatiles extraction technology development roadmap and identify upgrades where needed to support terrestrial materials processing.
• Maintain detailed documentation of process designs, experiments, and results.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.

Requirements:

• Degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in process engineering.
• Preferably strong background in materials science and prior work in the space industry.
• In-depth understanding of process engineering principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in simulation and modeling tools for process optimization, such as use of DWSIM or Aspen.
• Knowledge of materials drying, sorption processes, water treatment, and electrolysis.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.