Senior Mechanical Engineer
Lydian
About this role
Lydian is developing sustainable fuels from waste CO2, water, and renewable electricity, aiming to decarbonize the aviation industry with innovative, low-emission technology. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, build, and scale-up of proprietary chemical reactors crucial for their pilot and full-scale systems.
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About Lydian
www.lydianlabs.comIndustries
Energy
Lydian is a pioneering company focused on decarbonizing the aviation industry by creating carbon-neutral fuels. Leveraging advanced technology, Lydian efficiently recycles CO2 emissions along with renewable resources like air, water, and electricity to produce sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) at an affordable price. As demand for SAF rapidly outpaces supply—currently, only 0.3% of aviation fuel consumed is sustainably produced—Lydian aims to revolutionize the aviation sector and significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
Recent company news
NEREJLydian opens 25,000 s/f R&D Center of Excellence at Hood Park
Jan 9, 2026
Renewables NowTwain, Lydian close 350-MW battery co-investment in Texas
Nov 4, 2025
Utility DiveLydian Energy lands $233M in financing for 550 MW/1.1 GWh of Texas storage
Jul 15, 2025
The Boston GlobeGreen aviation fuel startup Lydian lands new HQ in Charlestown
Jan 3, 2026
Energy-Storage.NewsLydian Energy closes US$233 million financing for three Texas BESS provided by CATL
Jul 10, 2025
About Lydian
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$90k – $140k
per year