Diesel Engine Test Engineer for Military Systems

Rolls-Royce plc; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Aiken, SC seeks a Testing Engineer-Military Engines to lead diesel engine development, calibration and verification in dynamometer test cells and in the field. You will coordinate with multiple engineering teams to ensure robust, validated solutions meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The role requires hands-on testing, experience with CAN-Bus, engine control units, instrumentation and data acquisition, and willingness to travel up to 80%. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Automotive Engineering with 3 years testing experience or 7 years in the field.
• Experience testing/calibrating combustion engines in dynamometer cells and in the field.
• Ability to read controller wiring diagrams and perform CAN-Bus troubleshooting.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform diesel engine development, calibration and testing in dynamometer test cells.
• Support and troubleshoot field failures and after-sales issues.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and document work per standards.
• Communicate with engineering groups worldwide and manage project status.

Skills

Diesel engine testing

Dynamometer testing

CAN-Bus troubleshooting

Field support

Instrumentation/data acquisition

Project management

Welding/assembly in confined spaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical/Automotive Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering or related field

Tools

ETAS INCA

MTU Diasys

Xentry

Job description

Rolls-Royce plc in Aiken, SC seeks a Testing Engineer-Military Engines to lead diesel engine development, calibration and verification in dynamometer test cells and in the field. You will coordinate with multiple engineering teams to ensure robust, validated solutions meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The role requires hands-on testing, experience with CAN-Bus, engine control units, instrumentation and data acquisition, and willingness to travel up to 80%. U.S.