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Sr. Heat Transfer 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. Heat Transfer Engineer will lead thermal modeling efforts for advanced turbomachinery systems, focusing on heat transfer and secondary flow analysis. Responsibilities include developing thermal boundary conditions, collaborating with various engineering teams, and supporting transient thermal analysis. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to document findings and contribute to modeling standards.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
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

  • 5+ years of experience in heat transfer and secondary flow analysis for turbomachinery (gas turbine, aero engine, sCO₂, etc.)
  • Experience with thermal FEA, internal cooling design, and/or system-level secondary air system modeling
  • Proficiency in tools such as ANSYS, CFX, Siemens Flowmaster, or equivalent
  • Understanding of transient thermal behavior and its effect on clearances and mechanical integrity
  • Familiarity with turbomachinery design principles and thermomechanical integration
  • Ability to manage thermal interfaces across teams and contribute to system-level decisions

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 turbomachinery may not appeal to those interested in other engineering fields

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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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