Arbor Energy
Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Gasification)
$150K–$175K
El Segundo, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Location
- El Segundo, CA
El Segundo, California, United States - Experience
- 7+ years in combustion system design, analysis, and testing.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Owns the development, testing, and optimization of biomass gasification and related solids-handling and feedstock pretreatment systems as they scale from demonstration to pilot and beyond.
What you'll do
- Design, procure, assemble, test, and operate high-pressure solids feed and removal hardware.
- Contribute to 3D modeling, structural analysis, fabrication drawings, PFDs/P&IDs, test plans, and procedures.
- Solve electro-mechanical, thermal, and fluid-system design problems; manage assembly BOMs and coordinate across departments.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in combustion system design, analysis, and testing.
- Experience with electro-mechanical and/or chemical conversion systems.
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer; hands-on experience with high-temperature and pressure equipment.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in a related field; experience with biomass or solids conveyance and feeding systems.
- Knowledge of chemical kinetics and fuel property effects on combustion behavior; programming or scripting skills (Python, MATLAB, or similar); startup or experimental R&D experience.
Pay
$150,000 - $175,000 USD/year (base salary)
Tools
Python, MATLAB, PFDs, P&IDs
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