Research Engineer, Aerosol & Liquid Dispersion Systems

About this role

Rainmaker is looking for a Mechanical/Aerospace Research Engineer to work on innovative aerosol and liquid dispersion systems aimed at enhancing precipitation. The role involves hands-on design and prototyping of high-velocity fluid systems to optimize aerosol and powder dispersion, contributing to solutions for water scarcity issues.

What you'll do

• Design and test custom high-velocity nozzles
• Develop systems for aerosol and powder dispersion
• Build mechanical feeding and aerosol generation hardware
• Create pneumatic and fluidic routing systems
• Integrate aerosol generation systems into UAS
• Rapidly iterate nozzle designs based on performance data

What they're looking for

• Expertise in fluid dynamics
• Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360)
• Hands-on prototyping and fabrication experience
• Knowledge of particle dynamics and breakup
• Experience with pneumatic hardware
• Familiarity with CFD modeling (e.g., ANSYS Fluent)
• Basic electronics and programming skills
• Experience in high-speed flow characterization

Benefits

• Innovative and fast-paced work environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact
• Engagement in pioneering climate solutions
• Collaborative team atmosphere
• Growth and learning opportunities
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