Sora Fuel
Sora Fuel aims to decarbonize aviation by converting air into affordable, carbon-neutral jet fuel at scale with no feedstock constraints or adverse impacts on agriculture. Our novel electrolysis technology directly converts captured carbon into syngas without regenerating gaseous CO2, reducing the energy required to utilize DAC-sourced CO2 by up to 90%. This provides an economical pathway to carbon-neutral flight, potentially addressing >2% of challenging-to-abate global emissions.
The company was founded in early 2024 and has already closed seed funding from renowned toughtech fund Engine Ventures with participation from Wireframe Ventures and other investors. Since founding, the team has grown to include scientists and engineers with a broad range of skill sets from electrochemistry and catalysis to polymer science and mechanical engineering. We seek to build a diverse, collaborative team that shares our enthusiasm and drive to meaningfully address climate change.
Role
The ideal candidate is a scientist or engineer with a strong work ethic and the ability to carefully follow detailed scientific procedures. This role entails the production and characterization of bipolar membranes and addressing practical challenges as we work to scale membrane preparation.
Responsibilities
Prepare Sora Fuel’s key bipolar membranes for team use
Optimize membrane preparation to increase scale and improve consistency
Analyze experimental data to quantify membrane performance as a function of preparation conditions
Accurately and completely record results and present regularly with the team
Work collaboratively with scientists and engineers from diverse backgrounds
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry or a related field
Experience designing, preparing, and/or characterizing membranes for use in electrochemical devices is a plus
2+ years of practical laboratory or engineering experience is a plus
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate scientific findings
Alignment with our core values of transparency, diversity, collaboration, valuing people and development, and work ethic
Benefits
Competitive salary
Equity compensation
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k match
Commuter benefits
Opportunity for role and responsibilities to grow with the company