Test Engineer (High-Pressure Gas Systems)
Arbor Energy
Quality Assurance
San Bernardino, CA, USA
Posted on Apr 13, 2025
At Arbor, we’re creating technology to power our lives while protecting the planet that sustains them. Our advanced power systems deliver clean, reliable baseload electricity with zero operating emissions—modular, fuel-flexible, and engineered for the realities of today’s energy demand. At the core is a supercritical CO₂ turbine with integrated carbon capture, designed to bring carbon-neutral power online quickly at meaningful scale.
Our team includes aerospace engineers, combustion experts, and systems thinkers with a shared goal: to build technology worthy of the world we want to live in. While many of us began our journeys looking to the stars, we’re applying that expertise here at home to deliver dependable, emission-free baseload power and a future of lasting abundance.
If you’re drawn to rigorous work with lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. Come build what the future will run on.
We are seeking a Test Engineer to develop, execute, and oversee testing procedures and test stand hardware to test complex fluid, mechanical and electrical systems. This role involves designing test plans, analyzing performance data, building and troubleshooting test stand fluids and instrumentation systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has experience in test automation, data acquisition, and working with high-energy or hazardous systems. This position requires on-site work with up to 40% travel to local test facilities.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with design engineers to develop and implement test plans for fluid, electrical, and control systems.
- Oversee test execution, analyze data, and troubleshoot system performance issues.
- Design and maintain test fluid systems, fixtures, and instrumentation.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Develop and maintain procedures for test site operation and management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field.
- 3+ years of experience in system testing, validation, or a related field.
- Experience with high-pressure gas systems.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with test instrumentation and sensor integration.
- Proficiency in analyzing test data and generating reports.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience testing high-energy or hazardous systems (high voltage, high pressure, etc.).
- Experience with data acquisition and test automation systems.
- Knowledge of LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or similar for test automation.
- Experience working with PLCs, control systems, and industrial sensors.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as API, ASME, IEEE, or MIL-STD.
- Experience in a fast-paced startup or R&D environment.
Benefits
- 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
- 12+ company holidays, including Earth Day!
- 401(k)
- Commuter benefits
- Annual learning and development stipend
- And more!
Arbor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Solving global energy challenges requires a wide range of perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to building a team that reflects the world we serve.