Build upon and refine Charm’s existing technoeconomic and life cycle assessments for Charm’s core carbon removal processes, as well as creating new analyses and models that reflect the latest thinking for company strategy
Own and improve process flow diagrams and mass and energy balance models for a range of systems and processes
Drive ad hoc analysis through dynamic models when new opportunities are identified
Propose and create roadmaps for special research efforts, capital projects, and technology deployment
Contribute to and coordinate with Charm's Research and Engineering teams on high-leverage process modifications or extensions
Translate roadmaps into expected financial costs and implications for budgeting and long-range planning
Work closely with Engineering, Research, Development, Finance and Carbon Accounting to build cross-functional uniformity in technical and economic assumptions
Help represent pathways to key investors, customers, and other stakeholders evaluating the readiness of Charm’s technologies
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or other related engineering discipline
Masters or multiple years of experience in techno-economic analysis or life cycle analysis are significant bonuses
Deep analytical thinking and an ability to distill down complicated analyses into digestible formats for a range of teams
An ability to problem solve independently
Strong data visualization or technical storytelling skills
Curiosity, creativity, and comfort exploring ideas that don’t yet have clean answers
Experience with carbon removal, climate tech, energy systems, or heavy industry
Familiarity with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus/HYSYS) or optimization frameworks
Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or carbon accounting methodologies
Exposure to carbon markets, MRV frameworks, or registry requirements
Background working at a hardware startup, pilot facility, or industrial operation
Ability to read and work with PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications
Experience evaluating learning curves, deployment strategies, or infrastructure-heavy scale-ups
Benefits
Stock options
Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6%