Process Design Engineer - Swing Reactor System
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About Ammobia
Ammobia is on a mission to revolutionize the ammonia industry. We are a seed-stage startup developing Haber Bosch 2.0 – a next-generation ammonia synthesis process enabling cost-effective and clean ammonia production. Our proprietary swing reactor system operates at 10x lower pressures and achieves 4x higher conversions than the current state of the art, allowing economical production at any plant scale or energy source.
Clean ammonia will support ammonia’s growing role in a decarbonized world, addressing sectors like chemicals, fertilizers, and heavy-duty transportation. We are supported by leading climate tech organizations including Starlight Ventures, the US Department of Energy, Collaborative Fund, Third Derivative, Forbes 30u30, and more.
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and creative Process Design Engineer to design and implement the process system around our proprietary swing reactor. You will play a key role in designing Ammobia's reactor system and integrating it into various ammonia plant configurations.
This role is ideal for an experienced process engineer seeking high impact in an early-stage startup, valuing teamwork, data-driven decisions, and rapid iteration.
Successful applicants will have most of the following:
Responsibilities: Design, simulate, and implement process and control schemes for our swing reactor system
Develop and perform complex dynamic simulations of the reactor system, including reactors, separation systems, and auxiliary equipment
Convert dynamic system models into steady-state interpretations for broader process modeling
Build PFDs, P&IDs, and control narratives for engineering design and fabrication
Collaborate with reaction engineering and other process engineers to design an integrated, optimized system
Develop and implement techno-economic models to evaluate reactor system costs and tradeoffs
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in an industrial setting
PhD or equivalent experience
Experience building dynamic process models and modeling unit operations
Experience designing control systems for dynamic chemical processes
Deep knowledge of mechanical systems (fixed and rotating) for plant operations
Linking simulation models with experimental and plant data
Experience in plant process design in energy, O&G, or chemicals
Proficiency with flowsheeting and modeling software (e.g., Aspen, gPROMS)
Excellent communication skills
Self-motivated, proactive, and team-oriented
Willing to relocate to SF
Nice-to-have Skills:
Experience with cyclic reaction or separation processes (e.g., TSA, PSA)
Modeling reactors, especially gas-phase catalytic reactors
Building system optimization models for renewable energy-driven processes
Cost estimation experience using Aspen or public data
Experience in ammonia synthesis, cracking, or separations
Startup experience
Experience in chemical engineering firms or technology licensing
Salary range: $100,000 - $200,000 per year.
Benefits include:
Competitive equity grants
Healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k
Gym benefit
Team social events
Paid time off, including holidays between Christmas and New Year
Who we are
We are a passionate team of scientists and engineers valuing teamwork, accountability, open communication, and rapid iteration. We focus on career growth, mutual feedback, and a fun work environment. For more, visit ammobia.co/careers and ammobia.co/team .
The position is full-time, in-person in San Francisco, CA. Compensation and title depend on experience.
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Salary:
- $200,000 - $250,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering