Founding / Hardware Engineer Climate & Agriculture Tech Founding / Hardware Engineer Climate & [...]

Founding / Hardware Engineer Climate & Agriculture Tech Job Description Founding / Hardware Engineer (Contract) at Mvmnt-X, Inc. Hybrid 2 days ago Location: Berkeley, CA Job Type: Part-Time/Full-Time, Founding / Team Member Start Date: May 2026 | End Date: August 2026 (possibility to extend) Salary: Paid About Us Mvmnt-X is a mission-driven, early-stage deep climate tech startup building next‑generation reactor systems using microalgae to capture carbon 10x faster than a tree. We are passionate, scrappy, builders, driven by science, mission, and impact. We aim to capture waste before it enters the environment, recover and transform it into high‑value bioproducts, and lock them back into soils. We are backed by early grants and are building out our core team. We need a mission‑driven Founding / Engineer to co‑lead design, development, and deployment of our algal cultivation and treatment systems, shaping technology and company from the ground up. The Role You will design, prototype, and scale next‑generation reactor systems for biological processes. Responsibilities include developing integrated mechanical, electrical, sensing, and control systems for novel bioreactors and related infrastructure. You will translate early ideas into proof‑of‑concept pilots and patentable innovations, laying groundwork for scalable carbon removal and on‑farm nutrient recovery. Key Responsibilities Design and develop bioreactor and process hardware systems, including vessels, fluid handling, gas delivery, fluid management, thermal management, sensors, and optical systems integration. Create CAD models, engineering drawings, and fabrication documentation for prototype and production‑ready systems. Develop electromechanical systems integrating pumps, valves, motors, sensors, actuators, PLCs, microcontrollers, and embedded controls. Design automated control architectures for monitoring and regulating biological and chemical process conditions. Prototype, assemble, and test reactor systems in laboratory and pilot‑scale environments. Conduct system characterization, troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and performance optimization. Collaborate with biology, chemistry, process, and data teams to translate process requirements into engineered systems. Support scale‑up from benchtop prototypes to pilot and commercial deployments. Evaluate materials compatibility, corrosion resistance, sterility, cleanability, and environmental durability. Develop test protocols, safety procedures, and validation documentation. Coordinate with external manufacturers, fabricators, and suppliers on component sourcing and production. Maintain detailed engineering documentation, BOMs, and revision‑controlled design files. Work closely with the founding team on tech strategy, manufacturability, and IP. Preferred Areas of Experience Bioreactors, fermentation systems, algae systems, wastewater treatment, chemical process equipment, or industrial fluid systems. Process automation and controls. Pneumatic, hydraulic, and fluidic system design. Industrial sensors and instrumentation. Thermal systems, gas transfer, or mass transfer systems. Pilot plant or field‑deployed hardware systems. Rapid prototyping and iterative hardware development. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience designing electromechanical or industrial process systems (startup or research experience considered). Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or CATIA. Experience with prototyping, fabrication, machining, and hardware integration. Familiarity with controls systems, PLCs, embedded systems, or microcontroller platforms. Understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and systems integration. Experience with sensors, DAQ systems, and industrial communications protocols is preferred. Ability to work hands‑on in lab, pilot, and field environments. Strong problem‑solving, documentation, and cross‑functional communication skills. Nice‑to‑Have Skills Experience with bioprocessing, environmental systems, or climate technology. CFD, FEA, or process simulation experience. Familiarity with GMP, industrial safety, or regulatory standards. Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or embedded C/C++. Design for manufacturability, work with vendors on parts sourcing. Startup or rapid product development experience. Technoeconomic analysis: Evaluate per‑unit cost and performance, including capital cost and operating cost projections. What Success Looks Like Deliver reliable, scalable reactor hardware from concept through deployment. Build robust systems that improve process performance, usability, and operational efficiency. Enable successful pilot demonstrations and commercialization pathways through strong engineering execution. Who You Are You are a builder at heart, driven by science, mission, and impact. You thrive in highly dynamic environments and operate at the edge of applied research and systems bio‑engineering. You possess deep expertise and can collaborate across disciplines when needed. Curiosity drives you to question the status quo. You enjoy solving environmental challenges with biology and engineering, are willing to take risks, and bring deep technical insight to global problems. You are comfortable working in ambiguity and the fast pace of an early‑stage startup. You want to help shape what is possible and are passionate about deep hardware technologies, carbon removal, and climate mitigation. Why Join Us Make a real impact by developing one of the most scalable and biological carbon removal approaches. Your work directly contributes to solving real environmental problems. Shape the future as a core architect of our technology, mission, and company culture. Help build a new category of climate tech where biology meets infrastructure. Own your work: Founding‑level equity and a direct role in building something meaningful. Come help us make agriculture carbon‑negative and turn waste to value. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seeds Renewables