Test Technician

Arbor Energy

Test Technician

San Bernadino, CA Engineering /Full Time /On-site

Arbor’s team of world-class engineers and scientists are developing a scalable, low-cost approach to Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) based on modern rocket engine technology. BECCS is a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) approach that uses biomass to produce energy and remove CO₂ from the atmosphere and store it permanently underground, while ensuring food security, rural livelihoods, and biodiversity are not affected. Our modular technology leverages the power density of supercritical CO2 to enable compact gasification, oxy-combustion, and high-pressure turbo-expansion to convert abundant waste biomass into clean electricity, water, and high-purity CO2, capturing and sequestering all emissions from the process. Our team brings together a passion for science, technology, and global stewardship to make low-cost, high-quality carbon removal and baseload power a reality.

We are looking for an experience test technician that will be responsible for working with the engineering teams to build test stands, test apparatus, and run test campaigns at Arbor’s test site in San Bernardino. Skills and prior experience in testing, R&D operations, machining, assembly, and electrical will allow for success in this role.

Responsibilites

Support the manufacturing, assembly, disassembly, troubleshooting for all testing operations at Arbor’s test facility in San Bernardino

Responsible test setup and teardown, reconfiguration, post-test inspections and teardowns

Manage all tooling needs (hand tools, power tools, fixturing, etc.)

Manage all consumables (fittings, fasteners, raw materials, etc.)

Responsible for ensuring safety procedures are in place, followed, and updated as necessary

Support installation, commissioning, and operation of testing system in conjunction with test engineer

Responsible for learning, running, and operating HMI’s during test campaigns

Work with leadership to ensure the facility meets the needs of the testing, coordinate with contractors on any upgrades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, industrial gas, etc.)

As needed, work with leadership on any shipping logistics to/from test sites/venders

Take on additional responsibilities, within reason, and as necessary to ensure the success of the team

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of experience with aerospace propulsion or turbomachinery development systems

5+ years of experience working with rapid design, test, and production iterations

Hands-on experience with test equipment such as valves, regulators, actuators, power supplies, pressure sensors and thermocouples

Experience with high pressure and high temperature systems

Experience with teardown of hardware and post-test inspections and documentation

Ability to read and understand technical drawings, manuals, and reports

Travel flexibility to Arbor’s HQ located in El Segundo

Preferred Qualifications

7+ years of experience in hardware development assembly, testing, and manufacturing

Track record of delivering large and complex projects on time

Prior experience using precision measuring instruments

Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

$35 - $42 an hour

Hourly rate is subject to skills, qualifications, and experience.

The business opportunity for carbon removal technology is growing rapidly, and we want our team to share in Arbor's successes, so we offer stock options to all employees.

In addition, we offer extensive medical benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, company FSA and HSA contributions, unlimited PTO, and 12+ company holidays (including Earth Day).

Arbor is an equal-opportunity employer. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. Building a global solution to this global problem will require humans of all varieties to contribute diverse ideas and experiences, so we have put finding and hiring qualified individuals from underrepresented groups at the top of our priority list.