Sr. Test Engineer (Gasification R&D)
$150,000–$175,000 year
On-site · San Bernardino, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead design, build, instrumentation, and operation of the test stand for high-pressure, high-temperature gasification systems; design instrumentation for fouling-prone service; automate test operations with safe abort and interlock logic; plan and execute test campaigns including startup/shutdown sequencing and on-site operation; collaborate with gasifier engineers and Systems Engineering to translate campaign objectives into executable test plans, P&IDs, and procedures; troubleshoot hardware, instrumentation, and control issues; develop and maintain test-site procedures, ensure safety compliance and participate in process hazard analyses; leverage strong instrumentation, data acquisition, and programming skills (Python/MATLAB/PLC) in a startup environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or related Engineering field
- 5+ years of hands-on test-engineering experience—system testing, validation, or commissioning—with meaningful time spent building and operating test stands
- Direct experience with high-pressure gas systems and high-temperature systems, including the hardware, instrumentation, and safety practices they demand
- Strong instrumentation, sensor integration, and data acquisition skills—a track record of getting reliable measurements out of difficult service and turning test data into clear findings
- Highly self-directed—able to take a broad goal, operate with minimal oversight, and drive the details to resolution without waiting to be steered
- Strong ownership mentality and a curious, inventive mindset suited to a small, fast-paced startup environment
- Willingness and ability to work on-site at Arbor’s test facility in San Bernardino, CA
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