Rivan Industries
Research Engineer
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About Rivan Industries
Rivan Industries (Rivan.com) is a synthetic fuel company designed to decarbonise heavy industry. Our mission is clear: make synthetic fuel cheaper than fossil fuels and sustain life on earth by keeping the CO₂ locked underground.
We specialise in designing and manufacturing modular synthetic fuel plants comprising:
- A Direct Air Capture (DAC) system
- An Alkaline Electrolyser
- A Sabatier Reactor
We integrate these components with off-grid DC solar and connect to the European gas-grid. Below is our entire business plan.
Recently, we’ve deployed the UK’s largest synthetic fuel plant and aim to scale this operation by 1000x in the next two years.
The Challenge
Rivan is currently bottlenecked by experimental throughput and the need for deeper insights into our systems.
Your Role
This is not just another experimenter role—it’s about strategically driving progress. You’ll decide what to test, how to test it, and how to improve our entire system based on evidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the entire experimental lifecycle:
- Design, build, and operate lab and bench-scale rigs
- Plan and execute experimental campaigns to answer critical engineering questions
- Debug system issues related to rigs, instrumentation, and data quality
- Improve testing methods to enhance reliability, reproducibility, and throughput
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Data-led problem-solving
- Analyse data and communicate clear, actionable insights to decision-makers
- Provide structured support for modelling and design teams to refine technical decisions
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Ownership of a workstream
- Take leadership on specific experimental areas (e.g., carbonation, calcination)
Core Skills & Qualifications
✅ Mandatory
- Proven experience in building or modifying experimental rigs
- Strong hands-on mechanical, instrumentation, and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to design and execute experiments independently
- Structured debugging approach – especially for inconsistencies in collected data
- Bias toward action and iteration – embracing experimentation over stagnation
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✅ Preferred
- Expertise in gas-solid systems or reaction engineering
- Basic coding/data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, Excel)
Engagement Details
💰 Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 depending on experience 📊 Equity: Share options as part of an early team shaping the company 📍 Location: In-person based at our HQ in Bermondsey, South-East London Reasonable flexibility may be considered based on personal circumstance. 💰 Relocation & Cost-of-Living Support: - Extensive relocation assistance - Additional annual £6,000 to cover living expenses near HQ 🏥 Private health insurance ⏳ PTO: Unlimited time-off policy
Who You Are
We are welcoming talented experimenters from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of whether you check all boxes—we prioritise enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to push boundaries.
Open applications are also actively encouraged if you’re interested in a newer role that might not yet be explicitly listed.
Ready? Apply now at Rivan.com.
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