Local power generation for data centers, utilities, industrial & enterprise applications. Fuel-flexible, fast to deploy, high-efficiency, low NOx power. Backed by General Catalyst and Khosla.
About the role
Do you love thermodynamics and dynamic system control? Have you thought about thermodynamic cycles as both continuous and discrete dynamic systems? As other industries convert their thermodynamic machines to electromagnetic machines and electrify their platforms, would you like to help generate that clean electricity?
What they're looking for
- Driven and self-directed enthusiastic contributor
- Excellent communicator with demonstrated collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
- Multiple years of experience designing, implementing, and testing algorithms in thermodynamic machines - experience with engines is a plus
- BS + 5 years relevant experience, MS + 3 years, or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or related degree
More about this role
Do you love thermodynamics and dynamic system control? Have you thought about thermodynamic cycles as both continuous and discrete dynamic systems? As other industries convert their thermodynamic machines to electromagnetic machines and electrify their platforms, would you like to help generate that clean electricity?
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