Lead Combustion Engineer
Arbor Energy · El Segundo, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $170,000 - $185,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Arbor Energy's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 95% of Arbor Energy's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Arbor Energy
- high 15 stale, 0 reposted of 19 open
- Hiring momentum
- 24 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Arbor Energy's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Arbor Energy.
About this role
The Lead Combustion Engineer at Arbor Energy will serve as the technical authority for high-pressure oxy-fuel combustion systems, leading a team in the development of innovative, high-efficiency devices. This role involves overseeing the entire combustion subsystem, from clean-sheet design and advanced modeling to hands-on testing and performance validation. The engineer will mentor junior staff, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and make critical decisions to enhance efficiency and reliability in a fast-paced startup environment.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Arbor Energy as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in combustion system design, analysis, and testing
- Deep expertise in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and combustion
- Hands-on experience with high-temperature and pressure equipment
- Strong leadership presence with experience mentoring engineers and influencing cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to own product lifecycle from conceptual design to validation
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering
- Direct experience leading hot-fire testing campaigns in rocket propulsion, gas turbines, or similar environments
- Proficiency in programming for data analysis and automation (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
- Prior success in startup or fast-paced hardware development environments
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- Onsite opportunity in El Segundo, CA may limit remote work options
- Fast-paced startup environment may require adaptability to changing priorities
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Listed by Arbor Energy on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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