Why this role stands out
As a Test Engineer at Arbor Energy, you'll play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge, zero-emission power systems, offering significant career growth and the chance to make a tangible impact on a sustainable future. This hybrid role, with a competitive salary of $130,000-$150,000, is ideal for meticulous engineers who thrive on complex challenges and are passionate about innovation. Embrace this opportunity to contribute to a company with a strong reputation and a mission to protect the planet.
Quick overview
Job description
About Us
At Arbor Energy & Resources Corporation ("Arbor Energy"), we’re creating technology to power our lives while protecting the planet that sustains them. Our advanced power systems deliver clean, reliable baseload electricity with zero operating emissions—modular, fuel-flexible, and engineered for the realities of today’s energy demand. At the core is a supercritical CO₂ turbine with integrated carbon capture, designed to bring carbon-neutral power online quickly at meaningful scale.
Our team includes aerospace engineers, combustion experts, and systems thinkers with a shared goal: to build technology worthy of the world we want to live in. While many of us began our journeys looking to the stars, we’re applying that expertise here at home to deliver dependable, emission-free baseload power and a future of lasting abundance.
If you share our values and are drawn to rigorous work with lasting impact, we’d love to learn more about you. Come build what the future will run on.
Steward our planet: We build for tomorrow, ensuring every bolt we tighten and every hand we lend leaves our environment stronger than we found it.
Lead with Love: We champion the success of our people, partners, and planet, nurturing excellence through camaraderie and rigor.
Explore the Uncharted: We embrace the unknown with curiosity, using courage and discipline to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Test Engineer to develop, execute, and oversee testing procedures and test stand hardware to test complex fluid, mechanical and electrical systems. This role involves designing test plans, analyzing performance data, building and troubleshooting test stand fluids and instrumentation systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has experience in test automation, data acquisition, and working with high-energy or hazardous systems. This position requires on-site work with up to 40% travel to local test facilities.
This is an onsite opportunity in our San Bernardino, CA test site.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with design engineers to develop and implement test plans for fluid, electrical, and control systems.
- Oversee test execution, analyze data, and troubleshoot system performance issues.
- Design and maintain test fluid systems, fixtures, and instrumentation.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Develop and maintain procedures for test site operation and management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field.
- 3+ years of experience in system testing, validation, or a related field.
- Experience with high-pressure gas systems.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with test instrumentation and sensor integration.
- Proficiency in analyzing test data and generating reports.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience testing high-energy or hazardous systems (high voltage, high pressure, etc.).
- Experience with data acquisition and test automation systems.
- Knowledge of LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or similar for test automation.
- Experience working with PLCs, control systems, and industrial sensors.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as API, ASME, IEEE, or MIL-STD.
- Experience in a fast-paced startup or R&D environment.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pre-IPO stock options
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Arbor covers 90% for employees)
- Basic life insurance fully covered
- Health savings account (HSA) with matching
- Flexible savings account (FSA)
- Unlimited PTO
- 12+ company holidays, including Earth Day!
- 401(k)
- Commuter benefits
- Annual learning and development stipend
- And more!
Base Pay: $130,000 - $150,000 USD/year. The salary is subject to the applicant's skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
Our Commitment
Arbor Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Solving global energy challenges requires a wide range of perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to building a team that reflects the world we serve.
Our hiring process is designed to be accessible, fair, and focused on the work that matters most for this role. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process and employment—please let us know if you need one.
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