💼 About This Role

You'll prepare, measure, and model microwave-related material properties for carbon capture systems, supporting R&D and engineering teams. You'll collect and analyze experiment data to produce clear summaries. This hands-on internship offers travel reimbursement and exposure to cross-functional collaboration at a climate tech startup.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Prepare, measure, and document contactor materials for microwave properties.
• Collect, clean, and analyze experiment data (temperature, pressure, power, flow, CO₂ concentration).
• Produce clear summary plots and tables.
• Communicate results in written summaries and presentations.

📋 Requirements

• Completed Junior year or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field by Summer 2026.
• Experience working on team-based technical projects.
• Skilled at documenting work in a structured way (e.g., lab notebooks, reports).
• Ability to manage tasks independently with clear direction.

✨ Nice to Have

• Comfort working with mechanical or electrical lab setups.
• Modeling experience (e.g., simulating material properties).
• Experience with data analysis software (e.g., Python, MATLAB).

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• ✈️ Travel reimbursement up to $400 for Bay Area relocation
• 💵 Hourly pay of $25 per hour
• 🛡️ Hands-on experience with real carbon capture technology

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 1-2 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Call· 30 min
2. 2Technical Interview· 45 min
3. 3Team Fit Interview· 30 min