Founding Research Engineer

Founder & CEO | Activate Fellow | Forbes 30U30 | TIME Best Inventions

Carbion is a Brooklyn‑based company tackling global and domestic graphite challenges with a proprietary thermochemical platform. We convert biomass, like nutshells and wood chips, into battery‑grade graphite at lower temperatures and with a smaller environmental footprint than conventional supply. By sourcing nature’s carbon domestically, we reduce foreign dependence and build a resilient supply of critical materials.

Spun out of MIT, we’re a fast‑moving startup : priorities evolve quickly, problems are interdisciplinary, and every team member wears many hats. We’re looking for people who thrive in that environment – flexible, curious, and driven to learn fast.

The Role

As a Founding Research Engineer , you’ll work at the intersection of materials science, process engineering, and commercialization. You will :

• Drive hands‑on R&D and materials characterization in close collaboration with our team
• Help design, build, operate, troubleshoot and scale our high‑temperature process (lab → pilot)
• Conduct scientific / engineering tests and internal reporting
• Contribute to proposals for non‑dilutive funding
• Support early customer / partner engagements and material qualification
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards

This is a unique opportunity to shape both the technical and commercial foundations of Carbion from the ground floor.

Key Responsibilities

R&D

Scale‑Up & Process Engineering

Qualifications

(Bonus : prior grant writing or customer‑facing BD in a startup / R&D setting; comfort moving from lab to pilot‑scale, with strong documentation, safety, and data practices)

What We Offer

How cool is it that we’re building deep tech in NYC? Join our founding team and help turn breakthrough science into commercial reality, and redefine how the world makes graphite! Interested candidates should send their CV and contact details to hello@carbion.xyz.

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