Key requirements:

• Valid work permit for Germany
• Located in Berlin or open to (temporary) relocation to Berlin (hybrid work mode)

About SAILWINT

SAILWINT is on a disruptive impact mission to build sailing wind turbine ships that produce and deliver low-cost, clean and highly scalable energy/hydrogen from the ocean. Our purpose is to overcome energy dependency, the fossil fuel age and lower significantly the cost and availability of clean energy/hydrogen to boost economic and social development.

SAILWINT is an early-stage startup funded by Techstars DeepTech Berlin 2024. Read more about SAILWINT in this founder spotlight interview.

Key Responsibilities

As a Founding Hydrogen Stack Engineer, you will co-lead the identification, selection, engineering, development and integration of all hydrogen stack related aspects of the SAILWINT ships. You will:

• Support operations and execution of industry partner pilots with existing SAILWINT prototypes
• Enhance existing prototypes based on pilot learnings and test campaigns with your hands-on maker mindset
• Identify, evaluate and select of market-available industry-proven hydrogen stacks including desalination stages, electrolyzers (PEM, AEM), batteries, compressors, and storage for different scale-up versions of SAILWINT ships
• Conduct capacity factor analysis based on wind prediction models to optimize the hydrogen stack dimensioning
• Collaborate with SAILWINT naval architecture team to integrate the hydrogen stack into SAILWINT ship structural loads calculations using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and into overall system integration
• Conduct safety and reliability analysis and liaise with regulatory bodies to design fail-safe systems to meet maritime regulations and hydrogen industry standards based on an existing relationship with the BAM
• Plan and oversee the sourcing and integration process, work with hydrogen system OEMs, resellers, and EPC service providers to ensure high standards in build quality and regulatory compliance
• Configure the hydrogen stack control system to optimize energy production, storage and offloading from the ship to onshore or offshore storage facilities and pipelines
• Collaborate in system integration of SAILWINT’s hydrogen stack into naval architecture and overarching semi-autonomous digital control system

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on hydrogen technologies
• 3-5+ years of experience or PhD in full stack PEM electrolyzer hydrogen engineering, with a strong focus on innovation e.g. experience with AEM technologies, experience in desalination and offshore is a strong plus
• Proven project experience in prototype/pilot development that showcase hands-on maker skills and a passion for disruptive innovation
• Familiarity with maritime systems and (offshore) wind turbines is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and team work skills and ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment
• Ability to work closely with the founding team in a hybrid work setup in Berlin with an entrepreneurial mindset

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive startup engineering salary package and founding engineer equity options
• Opportunity to co-build disruptive energy startup from the early stage to IPO
• Become part of an impact mission to overcome energy dependence, the fossil fuel age and boosting economic and social development with lower-cost energy/hydrogen at scale

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment that welcomes diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and help us drive the future of SAILWINT.

Apply now with your CV and brief summary of your project experiences and reach out to careers@sailwint.com.