Posted 2 days ago
Plasma R&D Engineer
@ Aqtiva Inc.
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Aqtiva Inc. is hiring a full-time, on-site Plasma R&D Engineer in Edmonton, Alberta, to own the science and engineering of its cold plasma activation systems for controlled environment agriculture. The role covers plasma discharge design, reactive species characterization, controlled trials, research with the University of Alberta, and patent documentation. Candidates need an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a related field and strong technical writing skills.
Responsibilities:
- Design and optimize cold plasma discharge configurations
- Characterize reactive species through spectroscopic and wet chemistry methods
- Run controlled trials to quantify RONS bioavailability
- Collaborate with University of Alberta on research and publications
- Contribute to patent documentation and IP development
Requirements summary:
- M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Chemical Engineering
- Exposure to plasma or high-voltage systems
- Ability to work independently in lab and field settings
- Strong technical writing skills
- Asset: plasma applications in agriculture
- Asset: RF, impedance matching, or high-voltage circuit design
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Department | Research & science |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Master’s degree (required), Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering |
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Aqtiva Inc.
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Company Description Aqtiva Inc. is an Alberta-based agtech company developing cold plasma activation systems that produce plasma-activated water for controlled environment agriculture. Our technology integrates into irrigation systems to support plant growth and improve nutrient use efficiency.
Role Description The Plasma R&D Engineer is a full-time, on-site position based in Edmonton, AB. This hands-on role will own the science and engineering of Aqtiva’s plasma activation systems. Responsibilities include designing and optimizing cold plasma discharge configurations to generate reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) in water, characterizing reactive species through spectroscopic and wet chemistry methods, and researching approaches to improve energy efficiency. The engineer will conduct controlled trials to quantify RONS bioavailability and validate second-generation device output against the first-generation baseline. The role also involves research in plasma engineering and physics, collaboration with the University of Alberta on RONS speciation, nitrogen use efficiency measurement, and publications, and contributions to patent documentation and intellectual property development.
Qualifications
- M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Chemical Engineering, with exposure to plasma or high-voltage systems.
- Ability to work independently in laboratory and field settings.
- Strong technical writing skills for experimental protocols, data reports, and regulatory submissions.
Experience in the following areas is a strong asset:
- Plasma-activated water or plasma applications in agriculture.
- Controlled environment agriculture, hydroponics, or fertigation.
- Impedance matching, radio-frequency (RF) power supplies, or high-voltage circuit design.
- Reactive species characterization using UV-Vis spectrophotometry, ion chromatography, or equivalent methods.
How to Apply Send your CV and a short note of fewer than 300 words describing your relevant work experience to [email protected] with the subject line: Plasma R&D Engineer Application.
- Aqtiva Inc. is an equal opportunity employer based in Edmonton, Alberta.
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