You will join a high-velocity team building the infrastructure to replace fossil fuels. As a hands-on technician, you will own the fabrication and testing of complex thermal, fluid, and electrical systems. By accelerating the iteration of test rigs and full-scale assemblies, you will directly enable the company to scale 1000x.
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Engineering Technician at Rivan Industries
Help decarbonize heavy industry by building the infrastructure of the future. This Bermondsey-based startup, backed by Plural, 20VC, and the Collison brothers, has already deployed the UK’s largest synthetic fuel plant and is ready to scale 1000x. They are looking for a high-agency Engineering Technician with 5+ years of experience in welding, machining, and fabrication to supercharge their iteration speed. If you have a passion for building complex physical systems and want a role with a £6k housing subsidy and unlimited PTO, this is the place to make a massive impact on climate change.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
£50k-£60k
Company
Rivan Industries
Role overview
Modular synthetic fuel plants11-50 employeesLondon, United KingdomSeed (VC-backed)
Rivan designs, manufactures and deploys synthetic fuel plants that produce the cheapest synthetic fuels on Earth.
Backed by Plural, 20VC, NFDG (Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross), Patrick Collison, John Collison.
What you will do
- Design, build, and execute tests for fluid, thermal, and electrical systems using plumbing, wiring, and advanced fabrication techniques like welding and machining.
- Own the production of test rigs and full-scale assemblies directly from engineering drawings, CAD models, or high-level sketches with total autonomy.
- Manage and maintain a world-class workshop containing laser cutters, water-jet cutters, lathes, and mills, ensuring all tooling and spares are ready for rapid prototyping.
Who this is a fit for
- Possesses 4-5+ years of professional experience in a demanding workshop, factory, or laboratory environment with a diverse portfolio of hands-on project builds.
- Demonstrates mastery across multiple physical trades including welding, fabrication, and mechanics, with a deep understanding of tolerances and engineering drawings.
- Exhibits high agency and a "tinkerer" mindset, evidenced by personal projects or a history of proposing technical solutions rather than just following instructions.
Why this role is remarkable
- Work at the forefront of climate tech with a team that has already deployed the UK’s largest synthetic fuel plant and is aiming for 1000x growth in two years.
- Backed by world-class investors including Plural, 20VC, and the founders of Stripe (the Collison brothers), ensuring high-conviction support for a massive mission.
- Exceptional benefits including a £6,000 annual housing subsidy to live near the Bermondsey HQ, unlimited time off, and a culture that prioritizes rapid physical iteration.
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