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R&D Technician

Arbor Energy · El Segundo, CA

Posted about 2 months ago · $30.00 - $40.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
56 days
Arbor Energy's roles stay open a median of 82 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
2026-10-24

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

As an R&D Technician at Arbor Energy, you will be engaged in fabrication, machining, testing, and assembly of propulsion systems at their El Segundo and San Bernardino locations. You will collaborate with engineering teams to build test stands and apparatus, run test campaigns, and support various R&D operations. Your role will require hands-on experience with high pressure fluid testing and turbomachinery assembly, contributing to the development of clean energy technologies.

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

  • High School diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of experience with aerospace development propulsion and test systems
  • 3+ years of experience working with rapid design, test, and production iterations
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware development assembly, testing, and manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience with test equipment such as valves, regulators, actuators, power supplies, pressure sensors and thermocouples
  • Track record of delivering large and complex projects on time

Nice to have

  • Prior experience using precision measuring instruments
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
  • Computer skills, including experience using Mastercam, Microsoft Office, Teamcenter, NX CAD

What you get

  • 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

  • In-person role requiring travel up to 50% to test sites
  • Base pay is variable based on skills and experience, with a range of $30.00 - 40.00 USD/hour
  • Fast-paced and challenging work environment may require rapid role changes

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Listed by Arbor Energy on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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