Process Engineer – Direct Air Capture

Core responsibilities:

• Develop digital twin models and simulations of our core direct air capture (DAC) technology to optimize system design and performance using Python, and integration within urban environments incorporating both Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and TEA.
• Lead the development and refinement of the Techno-Economic Assessment (TEA), including the creation of a TEA sandbox, to evaluate the feasibility and scalability of our solution.
• Develop system and process engineering diagrams to support design, deployment, and communication with stakeholders.
• Drive sorbent selection based on system requirements and inform strategic partnership decisions aligned with our technology roadmap.

This role creates positive change by developing modular Direct Air Capture machines that make carbon removal more accessible and deployable at scale, transforming cityscapes into active carbon capture infrastructure to address climate change.

Required skills and experience:

• Process Engineer with hands-on experience developing DAC systems, including physical prototypes and digital twin/simulation models in Python.
• Developed techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessments (LCA) for carbon capture projects.
• Experienced in sorbent structure design and advanced materials for CO₂ capture.
• Well-versed in DAC technology, industry trends, and competitor approaches, with the ability to critically assess existing and emerging solutions.

Compensation and benefits:

• Equity – an opportunity to gain ownership in a growing DAC company. Please note that this is an equity-only role until funding is secured.
• Cross-functional experience – work at the intersection of engineering, science, and climate tech, gaining hands-on exposure to multiple disciplines.
• Collaboration & Innovation – work with an awesome team and leading industry partners, driving cutting-edge DAC solutions.

Yggdrasil Trees is a mission-driven, early-stage climate tech startup developing modular Direct Air Capture (DAC) machines designed for seamless integration into urban environments to make carbon removal more accessible and deployable at scale.