Systems Engineer – Carbon Management

RSCH AND DEV ENGR 3 TX (004758)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_941381

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

5/8/2026 8:30:55 PM

Date Last Edited:

5/8/2026 8:30:52 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1130O

Organization:

HENRY SAMUELI SCHOOL ENGR & APPL SCIENCE

Division Code:

1131D

Division:

ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIEN DIV

Department:

012100 - INSTITUTE FOR CARBON MANAGEMENT

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_941381

Position Description ID

255281

UC Payroll Title:

RSCH AND DEV ENGR 3 TX (004758)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

TX: Technical

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

4 - Staff: Limited

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40039768

Reports to Payroll Title:

ASSIST PROF-AY-B/E/E

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40061059

Department Head Payroll Title:

PROF-AY-B/E/E

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

ICM is seeking a Systems Engineer to join an integrated, multidisciplinary team conducting rigorous, quantitative assessments of carbon management technologies, including carbon capture, utilization, storage, and carbon dioxide removal systems. The work spans technical, economic, environmental, infrastructure, and policy dimensions to evaluate real-world deployment potential and scalability of emerging technologies. Research Engineers will focus on applied, integrative analysis that supports technology evaluation, deployment strategy development, and decision-making frameworks for carbon management systems. They will translate complex technical, economic, and environmental data into structured assessments, technical reports, and actionable insights that inform deployment and scale-up decisions.

The Institute for Carbon Management (ICM) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a cross-campus technology translation organization focused on accelerating carbon management solutions from laboratory discovery to pre-commercial and commercial-scale deployment. ICM advances technologies across two primary domains: 1. Carbon dioxide removal, utilization, and avoidance, and decarbonization of foundational industries such as cement and steel. 2. Development of new supply chains and processing pathways for critical materials (e.g., Li, Ni, Co, Mn, Mo) that enable the clean energy transition while reducing the carbon footprint of extractive processes. ICM operates through agile, convergent action teams that integrate engineering, science, and systems analysis. These teams have contributed to award-winning technologies, including the NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE and the Liveability Challenge, and have enabled the formation of multiple spin-out companies such as CarbonBuilt Inc., Concrete-AI Inc., and Equatic Inc.

Systems Analysis & Technology Assessment

1. Conduct quantitative, multi-domain assessments of carbon management technologies. 2. Integrate technical, economic, infrastructure, and policy considerations into structured evaluation frameworks. 3. Perform techno-economic, environmental, and systems-level analyses (as applicable). 4. Develop comparative assessments and rankings of technology pathways.

35%

Deployment, Policy, and Market Insights

1. Support development of deployment and scale-up recommendations. 2. Contribute to MRV, permitting, and market analysis studies. 3. Translate analytical results into insights relevant to deployment feasibility and scalability.

25%

Synthesis, Communication, and Deliverables

1. Synthesize results into technical reports and policy-relevant deliverables. 2. Support stakeholder-facing presentations and convenings. 3. Communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

25%

Team Collaboration

1. Collaborate with Postdoctoral Scholars and senior staff on integrated analysis efforts. 2. Contribute to coordinated, cross-functional research and evaluation activities.

15%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree

in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or related field.

Required

PhD

in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or related field.

Preferred

Minimum 5 years of

post-degree experience in academia, industry, or government (excluding graduate training).

Required

Strong experience in technical writing, reporting, or applied analysis.

Required

Experience in public policy, government, or regulatory environments.

Preferred

Industrial R&D or technology strategy experience.

Preferred

Experience with TEA, LCA, process design, or systems modeling.

Preferred

Strong quantitative, data analysis, and systems thinking skills.

Required

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.

Required

Excellent communication skills.

Required

Familiarity with optimization, environmental economics, or industrial ecology.

Preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.