About Still Bright

Still Bright is a seed-stage, deep-technology startup dedicated to solving the world's critical copper shortfall. The transition to a secure and sustainable economy depends on a massive expansion of copper supply, yet traditional extraction methods face significant environmental and permitting challenges.

Our proprietary hydrometallurgical process is designed to improve copper yields at currently producing mines as well as unlock vast, untapped copper and other co-located metal resources. As a closed-loop system, our technology offers precise control over all outputs, minimizing environmental impact and maximizing value.

Backed by top-tier investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Material Impact, our team is designing and executing its pilot and is preparing the next stages of commercial deployment.

We prioritize the well-being of our employees, customers, and communities, and work to create a positive impact on the world through our business practices. We especially encourage applicants from historically marginalized communities to join our mission of sustainable metals extraction.

Senior Feedstock Engineer

Reports to Director of Hydrometallurgy (Interim reporting to Chief Technology Officer)

Salary Range: $134,415 – $148,835

Competitive Benefits

Role Description

The Senior Feedstock Engineer will collaborate with the Still Bright team to execute research projects related to hydrometallurgical copper extraction, metal co-product recovery, feedstock diversification, and process integration.

A successful individual in this role will bring industrial metallurgy experience to conduct research and testing to help seamlessly integrate Still Bright’s revolutionary process into industrial mining infrastructure. The individual should also have deep knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety and characterization processes. As a senior engineer, work is expected to be primarily self-directed with approval and collaboration from the Director of Hydrometallurgy.

What You’ll Do

• Design and execute experiments related to co-product recovery for Still Bright’s hydrometallurgical copper extraction process.
• Complete characterization for co-product recovery including XRD, SEM, XRF, QEMSCAN, ICP-MS, and Fire Assay.
• Collaborate with other engineers, Director of Hydrometallurgy, and CTO to ensure your work is informed by other company directives and in line with hydrometallurgy objectives.
• Collaborate with VP of Commercialization and CTO to deliver reports for government agencies.
• Direct an engineering firm to execute testwork related to co-product recovery.
• Identify potential risks and challenges associated with the design and implementation of the new process, and develop strategies to mitigate them effectively.
• Maintain detailed documentation of research work and results.

What We Hope You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in metallurgy or related field
• OR Ph.D. or master’s degree in related field PLUS remaining years equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in research design, execution, and analysis.
• Knowledge of relevant metals extraction industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in solid, liquid, and gaseous phase characterization techniques

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Still Bright provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Still Bright complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Still Bright expressly prohibits and will never tolerate any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties

and responsibilities of the position. Still Bright provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Still Bright complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Still Bright expressly prohibits and will never tolerate any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.