Arbor Energy
Thermodynamics Performance Engineer
$140K–$155K
El Segundo, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted May 4, 2026
- Location
- El Segundo, CA
El Segundo, California, United States - Experience
- 4+ years in cycle performance analysis, thermodynamic systems modeling, or dynamic process simulation.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear, or related Engineering field.
About the job
Own and advance steady-state and dynamic thermodynamic models of a direct-fired supercritical CO₂ Brayton power system, using simulations and test data to support validation, controls, and system development.
What you'll do
- Run performance and sensitivity studies before test campaigns, compare predictions with test data, and refine models.
- Build and maintain cycle models, including property tables, turbomachinery maps, heat exchanger transients, and combustor representations.
- Develop simulation tools and collaborate across engineering teams on closed-loop simulation and hardware-in-the-loop planning.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear, or related Engineering field.
- 4+ years of experience in cycle performance analysis, thermodynamic systems modeling, or dynamic process simulation.
- Experience building dynamic fluid/thermal system models in an industry-grade 1D simulation platform.
- Strong thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer fundamentals; working knowledge of power-loop equipment; Python and one of MATLAB/Simulink, Modelica, or equivalent.
Nice to have
- Experience with dynamic simulation platforms, supercritical CO₂ or closed Brayton cycles, or high-pressure/high-density working fluids.
- Experience with HIL or control-system coupling, nuclear thermal-hydraulics, plant commissioning, or advanced turbomachinery environments.
Pay
$140,000 - $155,000 USD/year (base salary)
Tools
Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Modelica, GT-SUITE, Modelica/Dymola, NPSS, Flownex, Simcenter Amesim
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