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Our AI-powered BioPods and BioCapsules leverage biosciences to reproduce and optimize growth conditions for a wide variety of high-value plants.\nOn Earth, we pioneer molecular and biofarming, boosting the production of metabolites and bioactive compounds while offering sustainable, traceable, and high-quality natural ingredients to the beauty, fragrance, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries.\nIn space, we collaborate with agencies and private companies to develop biofarming units that advance life science research in microgravity and lay the foundation for future biofactories in space, enabling innovative terrestrial applications and long-duration space missions.\nAbout the Role\nAs Senior Thermal and Fluidics Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and engineering of Interstellar Lab’s controlled environment systems for plant growth. 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You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver integrated environmental control architectures, from early design through commissioning and operational optimization.\nResponsibilities\nDesign and engineer controlled environment systems for plant growth, covering air, water, nutrients, and thermal regulation\nEngineer irrigation and fertigation systems including dosing, recirculation, filtration, and water treatment\nDesign air handling and gas management systems for temperature, relative humidity, CO2, O2, and airflow control\nEngineer thermal management for enclosures, canopy, and root zones\nPerform mass and energy balances for air, water, and nutrients at system level\nDefine sensors, actuators, and control strategies for environmental regulation\nProduce P&IDs, sizing calculations, and technical specifications\nSupport system integration, commissioning, testing, and performance optimization\nProfile / Qualifications\nDegree in mechanical, chemical, process, or environmental engineering\n6+ years of experience in controlled environment systems, CEA, HVAC, or industrial fluid processes\nStrong expertise in thermal engineering, fluid dynamics, and process control\nHands-on experience with irrigation, fertigation, hydroponic or aeroponic systems\nExperience with air treatment, humidity control, and gas handling systems\nAbility to carry systems from design to commissioning and operational tuning\nComfortable working close to hardware and multidisciplinary teams\nFluent in English, French is a plus\nEqual Opportunity\nInterstellar Lab is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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