Combustion Analysis Engineer

About the role

We're looking for a Combustion Analysis Engineer to perform fluid, thermal, and structural analyses on our novel combustion systems—bringing high-performance engineering to the fight against climate change. You'll work closely with combustion and mechanical engineers to develop practical, testable designs.

Responsibilities

• Perform CFD, transient thermal, and structural analyses on combustion hardware.
• Collaborate with combustion and mechanical engineers to develop practical, testable designs.
• Use integrated system models to inform design direction and support performance prediction.
• Help anchor simulation results with hot-fire test data and iterate models accordingly.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative team with a focus on climate-impactful technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field.
• 3+ years of experience in fluid dynamics, CFD, structural and transient thermal analysis.
• Strong foundation in compressible and incompressible fluid mechanics.
• Experience with ANSYS Mechanical or similar analysis suites.
• Proficient in Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting tools for automation and post-processing.
• Strong ownership mentality and eagerness to work collaboratively in a small, dynamic team.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in propulsion or combustion analysis.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience working in startup or agile development environments.
• Familiarity with conjugate heat transfer simulations.
• Interest in or ability to lead and grow a small analysis team over time.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Pay: $130,000 - $150,000 USD/year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Arbor covers 90% for employees).
• Basic life insurance fully covered.
• Health savings account (HSA) with matching.
• Flexible savings account (FSA).
• Unlimited PTO 12+ company holidays, including Earth Day!
• 401(k).
• Commuter benefits.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• And more!