Staff R&D Data Engineer, Hardware Systems
Lydian builds modular, turnkey plants that convert CO₂ and hydrogen into synthetic aviation fuel.
About Lydian Labs, Inc.
Lydian Labs, Inc. is a climate-technology company founded in 2021 that develops the PIVOT™ platform: standardized, turnkey plants for producing synthetic aviation fuel from captured CO₂ and hydrogen. The company says its Boston pilot has been producing fuel since 2024 and that it is scaling toward commercial volumes beginning in 2028.
Skills
Candidate Availability
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About the Role
Design and maintain structured data storage across R&D tools, integrate experimental, manufacturing, and QC data, build analysis and visualization tools, maintain data-acquisition software, perform statistical analyses, and partner with scientists and engineers on reliable data workflows.
Requirements
- BS/MS in engineering, physical science, computer science, data science, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience with data in a hardware, laboratory, or physical-science R&D environment.
- Strength across data acquisition, infrastructure, pipelines, visualization, and statistical analysis.
- Track record establishing or improving data storage and analysis infrastructure.
- Expert SQL and Python proficiency, including pandas/NumPy, query optimization, and schema design.
- Experience with time-series and sensor data, including alignment, gap-filling, and schema reconciliation.
- Statistical and regression analysis experience with experimental data.
- Proficiency with at least one DAQ platform such as LabVIEW, DAQ Factory, or Ignition.
- Fluency using AI coding assistants with judgment to validate generated output.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently as the senior-most data professional.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain structured data storage across R&D tools.
- Build analysis and visualization tools for R&D and pilot experiments.
- Program and maintain data-acquisition software for laboratory and pilot equipment.
- Run statistical and regression analyses connecting manufacturing, QC, and experimental data.
- Partner with scientists and engineers to translate data needs into tools and workflows.
- Help maintain IT infrastructure supporting R&D data systems.
Benefits
- Meaningful equity compensation
- Generous PTO
- Healthcare, vision, and dental premiums fully covered for employees and 80% covered for dependents
- 401(k) with company match
- Challenging, collaborative, and meaningful work