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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.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
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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