Diesel Engine Test Engineer – Military Applications

Rolls-Royce Corporation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 79,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Aiken, SC is seeking a Testing Engineer for Military Engines. The role focuses on development, calibration and verification of diesel engines in dynamometer test cells and HiL/MiL environments, with field testing when required.

Requires a relevant engineering degree and 3+ years of engine testing experience; 50-80% travel expected. Flexible hours including nights and weekends are required for program demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering.
• 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.
• U.S. Citizenship required for government contract work.
• Ability to travel 50-80% domestically and internationally.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support in a dynamometer test cell, HiL/MiL systems, and field when needed.
• Analyze and evaluate engine solutions considering system effectiveness, reliability, configuration, emissions 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 project challenges.

Skills

Engine testing

Diesel engines

Dynamometer testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

HiL/MiL systems

Job description

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Aiken, SC is seeking a Testing Engineer for Military Engines. The role focuses on development, calibration and verification of diesel engines in dynamometer test cells and HiL/MiL environments, with field testing when required.

Requires a relevant engineering degree and 3+ years of engine testing experience; 50-80% travel expected. Flexible hours including nights and weekends are required for program demands.