Diesel Engine Test Engineer – Military Platforms

rollsroyce; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Aiken, SC is seeking a Testing Engineer for Military Engines to lead development, calibration and verification tasks. The role involves performing diesel engine tests in dyno cells and HiL/MiL setups, with field support as needed and close collaboration with multiple engineering teams.

You will work on engines for military applications, travel up to 80% and coordinate with customers and subcontractors to deliver robust solutions that meet strict requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent) with relevant engine testing experience.
• Experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in dynamometer test cells and in the field.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including night shifts and weekends; US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support in dynamometer test cells, HiL/MiL systems, or in-field as needed.
• Support and perform commissioning and testing of prototype engines/vehicles with customers and sub-contractors for military, wheeled/tracked vehicles, mining, marine, rail, and oil and gas.
• Develop engineering solutions considering system effectiveness, reliability, configuration, emissions, customer requirements and cost.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 50–80% on short notice to support projects.

Skills

Engine testing

Diesel engines

Military engines

US citizenship

Travel 50-80%

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Automotive Engineering

Job description

Rolls-Royce in Aiken, SC is seeking a Testing Engineer for Military Engines to lead development, calibration and verification tasks. The role involves performing diesel engine tests in dyno cells and HiL/MiL setups, with field support as needed and close collaboration with multiple engineering teams.

You will work on engines for military applications, travel up to 80% and coordinate with customers and subcontractors to deliver robust solutions that meet strict requirements.