R&D Engineering Intern – Hydrogen Systems

Responsibilities

• Support the design and validation of a commercial product.
• Contribute to the design of a regenerative drying and purification system for efficient, continuous production of high-purity hydrogen.
• Characterize thermal and separation processes.
• Develop control systems and optimize operating parameters to meet reliability and cost constraints.
• Oversee an experimental test station as the directly responsible individual.
• Develop a data analysis framework to provide insights into long-term physicochemical phenomena.
• Work with vendors to design and develop custom components as needed.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a B.S. or M.S. in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
• Comfortable working with basic mechanical and electrical components, troubleshooting independently, and taking ownership of hands-on laboratory work.
• Strong fundamentals and problem-solving intuition in one or more of the following areas:
  • Thermodynamics
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Heat and mass transfer
  • Reaction kinetics
  • Phase equilibria
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment, learn, iterate, and execute with velocity.
• Available to start in August or September 2026 and work onsite in Mountain View, CA.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to follow-through and accountability.
• Clear, thoughtful communicator who works well on small, collaborative teams.