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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Engineer
Develops low-carbon jet fuels from biological and synthetic feedstocks
£50k–£100k Climate-driven
What it involves
Engineers SAF production processes using waste oils, municipal solid waste, green hydrogen and CO₂ to create drop-in replacements for conventional jet fuel.
Skills & knowledge needed
Chemical engineeringProcess designLife-cycle assessmentRegulatory complianceScale-up
Why it's emerging now
Aviation can't electrify easily — SAF is the main decarbonisation route and mandates are now law.
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