Lead Test Engineer (High-Pressure Gas Systems)

Job Description

Job Description

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 Lead 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 our test site in San Bernardino, CA.

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.
• Lead a team of test engineers and technicians in executing test campaigns.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

The salary is subject to the applicant's skills, qualifications, and experience.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.