Engine Lab Test Engineer

Amentum; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability & life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum’s Dearborn Engine Laboratory performs dynamometer-based testing on gasoline and diesel engines, including development, durability, and emissions testing. The Test Engineer collaborates with requesting activities to document requirements and ensure engine setup quality.

The role emphasizes project leadership, data analysis, and developing test methodologies to meet emissions and fuel economy goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 1+ years of powertrain calibration/development and testing.
• Experience with internal combustion engines and basic heat transfer properties.
• Fundamental programming skills (MATLAB, LabVIEW) desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in the design, deployment and start-up for engine test facilities.
• Deliver quality, timing and financial objectives of a project.
• Manage complex installations requiring detailed design work.
• Provide test engineering support and act as single point of contact for test room operations.
• Troubleshoot site maintenance and identify operational efficiency opportunities.
• Support powertrain development with data analysis and test validation.

Skills

Powertrain calibration

Powertrain development

Testing

Data analysis

Electronic troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Position Overview

The Dearborn Engine Laboratory conducts dynamometer-based tests on gasoline and diesel engines. Test categories include engine development and durability, powertrain calibration, heavy-duty gas/diesel engine certification, and engine cooling system tests.

The Dearborn Engine Laboratory conducts dynamometer-based tests on gasoline and diesel engines. Test categories include engine development and durability, powertrain calibration, heavy-duty gas/diesel engine certification, and engine cooling system tests.

The Engine Laboratory Department’s Test Engineer interacts with requesting activities to ensure that their testing requirements are understood/documented and the engine set-up throughout testing and disposition of engine is a quality event.

Shift Schedule

Tuesday through Saturday 7 am - 3:30 pm.

Position Duties

• Project Management
• Lead cross-functional teams in the design, deployment and start-up for engine test facilities
• Delivery of quality, timing and financial objectives of a project
• Process driven approach, capable of managing complex installations which will require detailed design work
• Test engineering as it pertains to,
• Single point of contact specific to test room operation
• Troubleshooting support for site maintenance
• Identifying and implementing operational efficiency opportunities
• Support of powertrain development assisting in detailed data analysis and test validation
• Process development / optimization
• Test methodology development
• Support powertrain emissions development and problem resolution
• Support development of various powertrains through the design of test procedures / facilities / equipment to efficiently and effectively develop the product
• Support the development of new equipment / test methodologies required to meet new emissions and fuel economy requirements
• Delivery of financial objectives of the department(s) and the team
• Additional assignments as necessary to deliver corporate objectives

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 1+ years of experience in Powertrain calibration/development and testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of internal combustion engine
• Working knowledge of internal fluid flow mechanics
• Working knowledge of basic chemistry
• Working knowledge of basic heat transfer properties
• Fundamental programming skills (Matlab, LabView, other) desired
• Data analysis experience
• Basic electronics troubleshooting experience

Compensation Details

N/A

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

07/29/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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