Responsibilities
- Own the development of multiple mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
- Use FEM software and hand calculations to design and build mechanical systems for energy generation.
- Create drawings and work instructions for system design and construction.
- Collaborate with and guide technicians in building and testing mechanical systems.
- Improve and refine the mechanical systems under your responsibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- 3+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer.
- Proficiency in CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).
- Must work on-site at headquarters in El Segundo, CA.
- Willing to travel (up to 20%) to the test site in San Bernardino, CA for operational activities and builds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases/fluids).
- Experience using ANSYS or similar finite element analysis tools.
- Knowledge of control systems for remote operations and instrumentation feedback.
- Familiarity with engineering standards such as ASME B31.3, ASME BPV Code Section VIII, and AISC 360.
- Experience with root cause analysis.
- Ability to prioritize and perform well under pressure.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
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!
Top Skills
What We Do
At Arbor, we’re sustainably powering the present while erasing emissions of the past. Our innovative system transforms organic waste into clean, reliable electricity while capturing carbon dioxide at scale.
Founded by space tech veterans who pivoted from building technology to explore new planets to protecting our own, Arbor leverages cutting-edge aerospace technology to tackle climate change. Our mission is to bring gigawatts of clean, dependable baseload power online while removing gigatons of legacy carbon emissions. Earth is the most important spaceship we’ll ever have, and we’re dedicated to restoring its balance.
Drawing on our team’s deep aerospace expertise, we’ve created a power system that meets today’s demands while repairing yesterday’s damage. Arbor’s engine, fueled by organic waste, improves on Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) using advancements in oxy-combustion, supercritical turbomachinery, and additive manufacturing. The system turns waste—like overgrown brush, crop residues, and food waste—into clean power, reducing wildfire risks and landfill emissions. The captured CO2 is permanently stored deep underground, where it mineralizes into rock, ensuring it never returns to the atmosphere.
At Arbor, we envision a future where human progress and environmental stewardship work in harmony to power our world and bring the planet into balance. We’re proudly backed by climate-focused investors including Gigascale Capital, Voyager Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, and Cantos Ventures.
