Senior sCO₂ Brayton Cycle Performance Engineer

Arbor Energy; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Arbor Energy in El Segundo, California is seeking a Sr. Thermodynamics Performance Engineer to manage dynamic and steady-state thermodynamic models of a supercritical CO₂ power cycle. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a relevant engineering field, extensive experience in thermodynamic systems modeling, and strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The role includes running performance studies, collaborating with various engineering teams, and developing simulation infrastructure. Benefits include competitive pay, stock options, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cycle performance analysis, thermodynamic systems modeling, or dynamic process simulation.
• Demonstrated experience building dynamic simulation models of fluid/thermal systems in an industry-grade 1D simulation platform.
• Experience with supercritical CO₂ or closed Brayton cycles.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrated cycle performance model for the sCO₂ Brayton power loop.
• Run performance prediction and sensitivity studies ahead of test campaigns.
• Collaborate with combustion, turbomachinery, and controls teams.

Skills

Thermodynamics fundamentals

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Dynamic simulation modeling

Python programming

MATLAB/Simulink

Power-loop equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or related field

Tools

GT-SUITE

Modelica

Dymola

Job description

Arbor Energy in El Segundo, California is seeking a Sr. Thermodynamics Performance Engineer to manage dynamic and steady-state thermodynamic models of a supercritical CO₂ power cycle. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a relevant engineering field, extensive experience in thermodynamic systems modeling, and strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The role includes running performance studies, collaborating with various engineering teams, and developing simulation infrastructure. Benefits include competitive pay, stock options, and comprehensive health coverage.