Diesel Engine Test Engineer - Military Applications

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Graniteville, SC is seeking a Testing Engineer for Military Engines to coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support in a dynamometer test cell, HiL/MiL systems, and field as needed.

The role focuses on diesel engines for military applications, with potential work on commercial heavy-duty engines; you will develop, analyze and evaluate engineering solutions considering reliability, emissions, cost, and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Automotive Engineering and 3 years of engineering experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field; or 7 years of engineering experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field.
• Must be available to work flexible hours including night shifts and weekends
• U.S. Citizenship required as this position occasionally will be working under a government contract
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• Ability to travel 50-80% on short notice domestic and international

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support work in an engine dynamometer test cell, on HiL/MiL systems and if necessary, in the field.
• Focus is on diesel engines for military applications; may include commercial heavy-duty diesel engines.
• Develop, analyze and evaluate engineering solutions considering system effectiveness, reliability, configuration, emission regulations, customer requirements and cost.
• Coordinate, support and perform commissioning and testing of prototype engines/vehicles with customers and sub-contractors.
• Develop technically reasonable and feasible alternatives with regards to time and money for challenges during the project progress.

Skills

Diesel engine testing

Calibration

Engine testing in dynamometer

Field testing

HiL/MiL systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Dynamometer testing

HiL/MiL systems

Job description

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Graniteville, SC is seeking a Testing Engineer for Military Engines to coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support in a dynamometer test cell, HiL/MiL systems, and field as needed.

The role focuses on diesel engines for military applications, with potential work on commercial heavy-duty engines; you will develop, analyze and evaluate engineering solutions considering reliability, emissions, cost, and customer