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 info@aqtiva.ca with the subject line: Plasma R&D Engineer Application.
- Aqtiva Inc. is an equal opportunity employer based in Edmonton, Alberta.
