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Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Turbomachinery

Arbor Energy · El Segundo, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $150,000 - $175,000

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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 Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Turbomachinery will lead the design and analysis of rotors and casings for turbomachinery in a supercritical CO₂-based power cycle. Responsibilities include optimizing designs using NX, performing various types of structural and thermal analyses with ANSYS, and collaborating with combustion and systems teams to ensure high-performance, reliable operation under demanding conditions.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related Engineering field
  • 3+ years of experience in turbomachinery design or mechanical system engineering
  • Proficiency in ANSYS FEM software for stress, thermal, and thermomechanical analysis
  • Strong understanding of bolted joint, seal, and flange design
  • Experience with static, transient, and thermal structural analysis of rotating systems
  • Familiarity with materials selection for high-stress and high-temperature applications

Nice to have

  • Experience in creep analysis for high-temperature applications
  • Knowledge of rotordynamics and vibration analysis of rotating machinery
  • Familiarity with bearing design, damping, and balancing of rotating components
  • Experience working with supercritical CO₂ or high-density working fluids
  • Proficiency in NX CAD software

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
  • Base pay range is $150,000 - $175,000, which may vary based on skills and experience
  • Focus on high-performance turbomachinery may involve working with complex and demanding engineering challenges

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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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