Arbor Energy
Contract Materials & Testing Lead - sCO₂ (Turbomachinery)
Arbor Energy, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
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About Us Arbor Energy & Resources Corporation ("Arbor Energy") is creating technology to power our lives while protecting the planet that sustains them. Our advanced power systems deliver clean, reliable baseload electricity with zero operating emissions—modular, fuel‑flexible, and engineered for the realities of today’s energy demand. At the core is a supercritical CO‐² turbine with integrated carbon capture, designed to bring carbon‑neutral power online quickly at meaningful scale. Our team includes aerospace engineers, combustion experts, and systems thinkers with a shared goal: to build technology worthy of the world we want to live in. We apply that expertise to deliver dependable, emission‑free baseload power and a future of lasting abundance. If you share our values and are drawn to rigorous work with lasting impact, we’d love to learn more about you. Come build what the future will run on.
Contract Details
Contract / Consultant
Time Commitment: ~10–20 hrs/week for ~3 months, then ad‐hoc support
Arbor Energy is developing a supercritical CO–² power turbine system with high‑temperature turbomachinery and heat‑exchange hardware operating in aggressive CO–²‑rich environments.
We are seeking a senior materials and testing consultant to stand up and drive an initial materials test program, translating expert guidance into a practical, cost‑effective test plan that fills key data gaps for our prototype program.
This role is focused on defining what to test, how to test it, and where to test it — not long‑term materials research.
Responsibilities
Help screen and down‑select candidate materials for:
Hot‑gas‑path components (e.g., printed superalloys such as Haynes 282, Co‑Cr / FSX-414 class alloys)
Recuperator, piping, and pressure‑boundary materials
Bond coats and TBC systems (aluminide, EB-PVD / APS)
Define a focused materials test matrix, including:
CO–² environmental exposure tests
Short‑duration creep screening
Limited strain‑controlled LCF / hold‑time screening (as appropriate)
Identify and engage commercial test labs and coating vendors
Create clear test requests / statements of work
Interpret results and translate them into actionable design guidance (screening factors, material recommendations, next steps)
Requirements
~10+ years experience in high‑temperature materials engineering, ideally in:
Gas turbines (aero or industrial)
Power generation
Aerospace propulsion or similar
Hands‑on experience with:
Creep and rupture testing
Low‑cycle fatigue (strain‑controlled preferred)
Oxidation / corrosion / environmental exposure testing
Familiarity with:
Nickel‑based and cobalt‑based superalloys
Embrittlement, oxidation, carburization mechanisms
Bond coats and thermal barrier coating systems
Comfortable working in prototype / limited‑data environments
Preferred Qualifications
Additive manufacturing of high‑temperature alloys
sCO–² or non‑air working fluids
Prior interaction with commercial test labs or national labs
Engagement Structure
Consultant or contractor role
Initial focus: ~3 months to define and launch the test program
Follow‑on support as needed to interpret results and adjust plans
Remote work acceptable; occasional lab or supplier visits may be helpful
Deliverables
A clear, executable materials test plan
Early test campaigns launched with the right labs
Reduced uncertainty in material and coating selection for prototype hardware
Practical guidance feeding directly into turbomachinery design decisions
\$75 – \$95 an hour. The hourly rate is subject to applicant's skills, qualifications, and experience.
Our Commitment Arbor Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Solving global energy challenges requires a wide range of perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to building a team that reflects the world we serve. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible, fair, and focused on the work that matters most for this role. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process and employment—please let us know if you need one.
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About Us Arbor Energy & Resources Corporation ("Arbor Energy") is creating technology to power our lives while protecting the planet that sustains them. Our advanced power systems deliver clean, reliable baseload electricity with zero operating emissions—modular, fuel‑flexible, and engineered for the realities of today’s energy demand. At the core is a supercritical CO‐² turbine with integrated carbon capture, designed to bring carbon‑neutral power online quickly at meaningful scale. Our team includes aerospace engineers, combustion experts, and systems thinkers with a shared goal: to build technology worthy of the world we want to live in. We apply that expertise to deliver dependable, emission‑free baseload power and a future of lasting abundance. If you share our values and are drawn to rigorous work with lasting impact, we’d love to learn more about you. Come build what the future will run on.
Contract Details
Contract / Consultant
Time Commitment: ~10–20 hrs/week for ~3 months, then ad‐hoc support
Arbor Energy is developing a supercritical CO–² power turbine system with high‑temperature turbomachinery and heat‑exchange hardware operating in aggressive CO–²‑rich environments.
We are seeking a senior materials and testing consultant to stand up and drive an initial materials test program, translating expert guidance into a practical, cost‑effective test plan that fills key data gaps for our prototype program.
This role is focused on defining what to test, how to test it, and where to test it — not long‑term materials research.
Responsibilities
Help screen and down‑select candidate materials for:
Hot‑gas‑path components (e.g., printed superalloys such as Haynes 282, Co‑Cr / FSX-414 class alloys)
Recuperator, piping, and pressure‑boundary materials
Bond coats and TBC systems (aluminide, EB-PVD / APS)
Define a focused materials test matrix, including:
CO–² environmental exposure tests
Short‑duration creep screening
Limited strain‑controlled LCF / hold‑time screening (as appropriate)
Identify and engage commercial test labs and coating vendors
Create clear test requests / statements of work
Interpret results and translate them into actionable design guidance (screening factors, material recommendations, next steps)
Requirements
~10+ years experience in high‑temperature materials engineering, ideally in:
Gas turbines (aero or industrial)
Power generation
Aerospace propulsion or similar
Hands‑on experience with:
Creep and rupture testing
Low‑cycle fatigue (strain‑controlled preferred)
Oxidation / corrosion / environmental exposure testing
Familiarity with:
Nickel‑based and cobalt‑based superalloys
Embrittlement, oxidation, carburization mechanisms
Bond coats and thermal barrier coating systems
Comfortable working in prototype / limited‑data environments
Preferred Qualifications
Additive manufacturing of high‑temperature alloys
sCO–² or non‑air working fluids
Prior interaction with commercial test labs or national labs
Engagement Structure
Consultant or contractor role
Initial focus: ~3 months to define and launch the test program
Follow‑on support as needed to interpret results and adjust plans
Remote work acceptable; occasional lab or supplier visits may be helpful
Deliverables
A clear, executable materials test plan
Early test campaigns launched with the right labs
Reduced uncertainty in material and coating selection for prototype hardware
Practical guidance feeding directly into turbomachinery design decisions
\$75 – \$95 an hour. The hourly rate is subject to applicant's skills, qualifications, and experience.
Our Commitment Arbor Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Solving global energy challenges requires a wide range of perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to building a team that reflects the world we serve. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible, fair, and focused on the work that matters most for this role. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process and employment—please let us know if you need one.
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