LNK Energies is looking for a Chemical Engineer who thrives in ambiguity and wants true ownership of what they build. This is not a narrowly scoped role—you’ll lead the chemical engineering of our system end to end, from early lab-scale prototypes to full integration into a class 8 heavy-duty truck. You’ll work hands-on with hardware and vehicle systems, making real design decisions that directly shape the final product. If you’re excited by building from scratch, learning as you go, and seeing your work move from the lab into a working truck, this role offers the chance to have outsized technical impact.

Responsibilities:

Optimize and refine patented reactor designs necessary for system scale-up.
Build and commission reactor systems.
Design and integrate H2 separation systems - adapt systems from existing literature.
Characterize process performance using analytical chemistry tools, specifically GC and MS.
Collaborate closely with the co-inventor of the technology to translate core IP into robust, vehicle-grade systems.
Support testing and rapid iteration of integrated systems in both lab and mobile environments, identifying failure points and engineering solutions.

Qualifications:

PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related field, with an emphasis on reactor engineering.
Strong chemical engineering fundamentals of transport phenomena and reactions.
Proficiency in analytical chemistry, with the ability to operate and interpret data from GC and MS instrumentation.

What We’re Looking For:

This role is highly hands-on and exploratory. There is no predefined playbook—you’ll be building systems that haven’t been integrated before. We’re looking for someone who enjoys figuring things out from first principles, adapting quickly, and taking responsibility for critical technical decisions.

If you’re excited to build real hardware, work across disciplines, and help bring a new energy technology into heavy-duty transportation, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance

Application Question(s):

What excites you about working with LNK Energies?

Work Location: In person

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