Engineering Intern

About AIRCO
AIRCO is a world leader in carbon conversion technology, paving the way to global energy security by transforming CO₂ into a valuable resource. Its proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology is an adaptable platform that allows any industry to efficiently produce high-demand, fully-formulated synthetic fuels from waste CO₂ and hydrogen.

The company has commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and has been awarded multiple government contracts, including with NASA and the United States Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit. The company has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Inc. Best in Business, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, and the XPrize for Carbon Removal.

AIRCO’s many accolades include winning the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023, an award given to organizations that reinvent processes to reduce the generation of hazardous substances and byproducts. AIRCO was also declared a winner for the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge, which accelerates the development of promising technology pathways that enable widespread uptake of SAF.

The Position 

 We are seeking an Engineering intern to join our team in the summer. This role will report to our Principal Engineer in our Engineering Department. This position will contribute to the efficiency improvement of our engineering design process through AI and software applications in chemical process design. In this role, you will develop a deep understanding of areas and opportunities where AI can be embedded and integrated to support chemical process design. You will help bring dedicated focus and clarity to process design projects with AI and software initiatives with your state-of-the-art knowledge and skillset in the subject matter. This role is based in Brooklyn, NY. 

What you get to do  

• Perform research on current AI technologies and best practices as it relates to chemical process design to assist the team in staying up to date. 

• Analyze and process large datasets to extract meaningful insights for basic AI/machine learning model development (LLM and generative AI) to test ride and build business case scenarios. 

• Work closely with process engineers to develop AI and software applications for chemical process design efficiency improvements. 

• Contribute ideas and insights during team meetings, offering ways to improvise AI solutions by identifying issues or inaccuracies in the AI systems. 

• Maintain detailed records of AI experiments/methodologies, model development processes, and outcomes. 
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations summarizing the outcomes of AI research or experiments. 

What you bring to AIRCO 

• Junior and above in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.  

• A strong knowledge of computer software applications, large language models and/or data science. Some experience preferable. 

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java. Knowledge of AI/ML libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, or Scikit-learn. 
• Creative mind with some AI knowledge and passion about implementing AI solutions into chemical engineering field. 

Bonus Points 

• Demonstrated experience of AI model building/development specifically in the chemical engineering field. 

• Capstone or a senior project in AI platforms focused on engineering applications 

• Hands-on knowledge of big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, R, KNIME), RAG architectures and version control systems (Git, GitHub, etc.). 

• Understand chemical process design procedures 

Salary Range: $20-25 per hour  

At AIRCO we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive affirmative action Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, present or past history of intellectual, learning, mental, or physical disability (including but not limited to blindness) unless AIRCO determines that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AIRCO we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate’s ability to obtain and maintain appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.

We may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as we deem appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.