Founding Embedded Systems/ Controls Engineer (Control Systems, Sensors, Circuits)

Location: Menlo Park, California 

Type: Full-time  

Experience Level: Mid-Level, 4+ years  

About Circularity Fuels:

Circularity Fuels is on a mission to replace fossil fuels with hydrocarbons made from carbon dioxide already in the air. We have a patented process to remove carbon dioxide from the air and convert it into industrially important chemicals and fuels. We are currently deploying our solution with our first customer, and we are focused on ensuring that our climate-saving technologies also solve meaningful business challenges. We are backed by the best deep technology fund and angels. Most importantly, we are a team of interdisciplinary experts passionately fighting for a fossil-free future–join us.

About the Role: 

We are seeking a talented Electrical Engineer with a strong background in developing innovative electrical control architectures to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for a creative and analytical professional who has hands-on experience with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), microcontrollers, and possesses a solid understanding of power electronics. The successful candidate will be Circularity Fuels’ first Electrical Engineering hire and play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing electrical control systems that meet our stringent quality and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and test novel electrical control architectures for renewable fuel reactors.

  • Program and configure PLCs and/or microcontrollers for control and automation tasks.  

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems with mechanical, electronic, and software components.  

  • Integrate system simulations and real-world testing to validate designs.  

  • Provide technical support for electrical systems, including troubleshooting and problem-solving.  

  • Stay abreast of emerging control systems and power electronics technologies to incorporate innovative solutions into designs.  

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.  

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical control systems design

  • Proficiency in programming PLCs and/or microcontrollers  

  • Familiarity with electrical CAD software for schematic design and layout

  • Experience designing and building sensor dashboards and data pipelines

  • Experience with automation software (LabView, SEL, Siemens PLC, etc.)

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate technical concepts clearly 

  • Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.  

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.  

  • A collaborative and supportive work environment.  

  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.

  • Ability to make an impact—we are literally pulling carbon dioxide out of the air 

The position will be full-time and in-person in Menlo Park, CA.

Circularity Fuels provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.