Employee • Greater Seattle Region, United States • In-Person • Actively Hiring

About Starlite Engineering Incorporated
Starlite Engineering is a Hardtech/ Cleantech startup, focusing on repowering heavy industry with new, fuel cell-based technologies. We are utilizing the inherent system efficiency of fuel cells, and negating the downsides of hydrogen through our reformer system, to deliver a cleaner, safer, more cost efficient solution to our customers. As we build our MVP and acquire early customers, we are looking for a Founding Chemical Engineer to join us in shaping the future of energy, and excellence in the workplace.

Why Join Us?
- Equity: This is an early role within Starlite, and as such, an equity stake in the company is offered.
- Ownership & Impact: You will play a key role in defining the architecture and technical direction of the company.
- Future Compensation: The role will transition into a paid position once we secure funding, either via grants, Angel funds, or venture capital.
- Startup Culture: Work directly with the founder, build from the ground up, and shape the company's future.
- Belief In A Better Workplace: 4/10’s work schedule, profit sharing, pet friendly office space, unrivaled health plans, 401K with company matching (in-time).

Responsibilities
- Design, build and iterate on the individual components of the “power unit”, including hydrocarbon reformer, fuel cell stack, and energy recycling systems.
- Work with Mechanical Engineers on design and manufacturability of energy solutions.
- Transition into Chief Technology Officer as Starlite gears up for full-scale manufacturing and delivery of energy solutions, and lead the R&D and engineering teams.
- Drive innovation in fuel cell systems and sub systems.
- Work closely with the founder to iterate on product development based on customer feedback.
- Maintain best practices for scalability, safety, and performance.

Skills & Qualifications
- 2-5 years of experience in chemical engineering (or degree in chemical engineering).
- 2-5 years of experience in fuel cell systems (preferred, but not required).
- 2-5 Years AutoCad or similar experience (preferred, but not required)
- Project management and team leading (preferred, but not required).
- Familiarity with hardware engineering/ manufacturing (preferred, but not required).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a startup environment. (required)
- A never ending desire to learn and grow (required).

Compensation
- Equity-based role with a significant stake in the company.
- Transition to a paid position once funding is secured.

Employee • Greater Seattle Region, United States • In-Person • Actively Hiring

About Starlite Engineering Incorporated
Starlite Engineering is a Hardtech/ Cleantech startup, focusing on repowering heavy industry with new, fuel cell-based technologies. We are utilizing the inherent system efficiency of fuel cells, and negating the downsides of hydrogen through our reformer system, to deliver a cleaner, safer, more cost efficient solution to our customers. As we build our MVP and acquire early customers, we are looking for a Founding Mechanical Engineer to join us in shaping the future of energy, and excellence in the workplace.

Why Join Us?
- Equity: This is an early role within Starlite, and as such, an equity stake in the company is offered.
- Ownership & Impact: You will play a key role in defining the architecture and technical direction of the company.
- Future Compensation: The role will transition into a paid position once we secure funding, either via grants, Angel funds, or venture capital.
- Startup Culture: Work directly with the founder, build from the ground up, and shape the company's future.
- Belief In A Better Workplace: 4/10’s work schedule, profit sharing, pet friendly office space, unrivaled health plans, 401K with company matching (in-time).

Responsibilities
- Design, build and iterate on the individual components of the “power unit”, including hydrocarbon reformer, fuel cell stack, and energy recycling systems.
- Work with Chemical Engineers on design and manufacturability of energy solutions.
- Option to Transition into Chief Manufacturing Officer as Starlite gears up for full-scale manufacturing and delivery of energy solutions, and lead the manufacturing and supply chain teams.
- Drive innovation in fuel cell systems manufacturing.
- Develop highly efficient manufacturing solutions, and work with Process Improvement Specialists (in-time) to further hone manufacturing efficiency, and reduce manufacturing waste.
- Work closely with the founder to iterate on product development based on customer feedback.
- Maintain best practices for scalability, safety, efficiency and workforce.

Skills & Qualifications
- 2-5 years of experience in Mechanical engineering (or degree in chemical engineering).
- 2-5 years of experience in fuel cell systems (preferred, but not required).
- 2-5 years experience with CAD and computer aided system design (required).
- Project management and team leading (highly preferred, but not required).
- Familiarity with hardware engineering/ manufacturing (preferred, but not required).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a startup environment. (required)
- A never ending desire to learn and grow (required).

Compensation
- Equity-based role with a significant stake in the company.
- Transition to a paid position once funding is secured.