Role Overview

We’re hiring an experienced Research Engineer with a proven track record in one or more of the following areas:

• Pyrometallurgical research (calcination, distillation, reduction, smelting)
• High-temperature electrochemistry (molten salt, molten oxide electrolysis)
• Nuclear engineering research (molten salts, high-temperature gas-cooled reactors)
• Metal processing engineering (molten metal casting, powder metallurgy, heat treatment)

Qualifications

• Typically 3+ years’ experience (flexible) as a research engineer, research assistant, or PhD-level researcher
• Demonstrated research achievements rather than process engineering or planning

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary (adjustable based on experience)
• Generous stock grants
• Weekly food stipend
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance
• Visa sponsorship if needed

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work from our headquarters in San Francisco
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

About Us

Solcoa Industries has developed the first truly carbon-zero, American rare earth metal production process. We’re already domestically producing rare earth metals (primarily Nd, Dy, and Tb), significantly reducing reliance on Chinese exports. As we rapidly scale up production, we’re seeking motivated talent to expand our dedicated team.

Our Mission

In the 1950s, the United States transformed the rare earths industry through relentless innovation, creating today’s vital market. Today, however, we produce nearly none of our rare earth consumption, with Chinese dominance compromising our independence through environmentally destructive processes. The critical challenge isn’t the supply—it’s downstream processing, where China now exerts political leverage.

At Solcoa, we’re committed to changing this narrative. We’re a young, dynamic team driven to innovate and decarbonize the rare earth metals supply chain. Our mission is clear: rapid innovation, environmental stewardship, and American independence.