Engine Lab Test Engineer: Powertrain Testing Lead

Amentum; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Paid time off and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum's Dearborn Engine Laboratory seeks a Test Engineer to support dynamometer-based engine testing, calibration and development across gasoline and diesel programs. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure testing requirements are documented and the engine setup remains a quality event.

The role emphasizes project management, troubleshooting, data analysis and the deployment of test facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 1+ years of experience in Powertrain calibration/development and testing.
• Data analysis experience.
• Fundamental programming skills (Matlab, LabVIEW) desired.
• Basic electronics troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 engine testing.
• Single point of contact specific to test room operation.
• Troubleshooting support for site maintenance.
• Identifying and implementing operational efficiency opportunities.
• Support of powertrain development with 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.

Skills

Powertrain calibration

Data analysis

Test engineering

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Matlab

LabVIEW

Job description

Amentum's Dearborn Engine Laboratory seeks a Test Engineer to support dynamometer-based engine testing, calibration and development across gasoline and diesel programs. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure testing requirements are documented and the engine setup remains a quality event.

The role emphasizes project management, troubleshooting, data analysis and the deployment of test facilities.