Senior Process Development Engineer

Who we are

Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co-minerals. With two operating pilots in Boulder and a new demonstration facility underway in Jefferson County, we’re on track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade. Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining, steel, and big tech, momentum is on our side. Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech, and named one of TIME’s 100 Climate Leaders, we’re building a company shaping the future of industry. If you’re looking to make an impact and join a team that’s driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you.

What you will do:

The Senior Process Development Engineer on the process engineering team will contribute to the design and testing of chemical and hydrometallurgical processes across a variety of scales, from bench-scale proof-of-concept to Electra’s iron-refining pilot plant.

Responsibilities include

• • Lead projects to study and scale up new processes at laboratory and pilot scale, including: designing new chemical processing systems, designing experiments to prove out novel concepts, and producing data to inform system scale-up

• • Designing new chemical process systems: developing mass and energy balances, drawing P&IDs, specifying equipment, and building systems

• • Contribute to process hazard analyses by contributing and leading HAZOPs, FMEAs, and other hazard reviews

• • Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to effectively communicate design requirements for novel chemical processing systems

• • Collect and synthesize experimental data, and present results to guide engineering and business decisions

• • Commission and troubleshoot new equipment

• • Maintain a safe working environment and lead safety assessments of new equipment and operations

• • Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures

• • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

What we need you to bring to the team

• • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mining/metallurgical engineering, or chemistry, or related

• • 8 years of industry experience in process design, including mass and energy balances, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, separations, and fluid flow. (Excludes Internships and co-ops)

• • Experience leading process-engineering projects and serving as a subject-matter expert

• • Demonstrated success implementing safety measures for gas- and liquid-processing systems

• • High proficiency with process simulation software and the ability to use models to inform experimental predictions

• • Strong ability to analyze complex experimental data, recognize important patterns, and communicate results clearly to both technical and non‑technical teams

• • Solid experience in analytical chemistry and applying it to troubleshoot challenging experimental issues and choose the right approaches

• • Good working knowledge of fluid power systems, such as pumps, valves, and heat‑exchange equipment, and how they fit into larger mechanical or process setups

• • Hands‑on experience using power tools and basic fabrication methods to build or modify custom equipment to support testing or development work

• • Experience coordinating with external vendors, tracking progress, and ensuring contracted work is delivered accurately and on schedule

• • Proficient in, or able to quickly pick up, Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint to create clear documentation and support project needs

Compensation

• The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $100,000-$160,000 and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.

Benefits For You

• • 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans

• • $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)

Benefits For Your Family

• • 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans

• • 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Benefits For Your Future

• • 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one

• • Eligibility for incentive stock options

• If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at careers@electra.earth We’re here to help.