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Sr. Test Engineer (Gasification R&D)

Arbor Energy · San Bernardino, 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. Test Engineer at Arbor Energy will lead the development and operation of test campaigns for high-pressure gasification systems. This role involves designing and building test stands, automating test operations, and ensuring safety compliance while collaborating with gasifier reactor engineers. The engineer will troubleshoot issues, drive corrective actions, and contribute to the evolution of R&D priorities in a hands-on, high-stakes environment.

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, Chemical, or related Engineering field
  • 5+ years of hands-on test-engineering experience—system testing, validation, or commissioning
  • Direct experience with high-pressure gas systems and high-temperature systems
  • Strong instrumentation, sensor integration, and data acquisition skills
  • Highly self-directed and able to operate with minimal oversight
  • Willingness and ability to work on-site at Arbor’s test facility in San Bernardino, CA

Nice to have

  • Direct experience with gasification, slag-forming or oxy-fuel combustion, or other dirty, high-temperature systems
  • Hands-on operating experience in a pilot plant or aerospace test cell environment
  • Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, or similar for data reduction
  • Experience with supercritical CO₂ or other high-pressure systems
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards (ASME, API)

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 role may limit flexibility for remote work
  • High-pressure and high-temperature systems can involve significant risks and challenges
  • Fast-paced startup environment may require adaptability to changing priorities

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