Careers

Still Bright is looking for the brightest talent to help us power a faster, cleaner, and more abundant and economic copper supply. 
With support from globally recognized partners and advisors, we’re building a team capable of revolutionizing the global metals supply chain.

Still Bright is a seed-stage, deep-technology startup dedicated to solving the world's critical copper shortfall. The transition to a sustainable economy depends on a massive expansion of copper supply, yet traditional extraction methods are struggling to keep pace and 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 resources. It can economically process low-grade ores, complex orebodies (including arsenic-laden ore), and mining waste streams that are unviable for conventional smelting. As a closed-loop system, our technology offers precise control over all outputs, minimizing environmental impact and radically reducing the risk of acid mine drainage.

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

Open Positions

  • 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

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    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.

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Fair hiring practices

Still Bright prioritizes the well-being of our employees, customers, and communities, and works 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.

Still Bright maintains blind applicant screening processes and 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.