Military Diesel Engine Test Engineer

rollsroyce; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Aiken, SC is seeking a Testing Engineer-Military Engines to oversee diesel engine development, calibration, and verification within a dynamometer test cell and HiL/MiL environments.

You will coordinate field testing with customers and sub‑contractors, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards across marine, military, and industrial applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering with 3 years of engine testing in dyno cells and field.
• Alternatively 7 years of engine testing experience in similar environments.
• Ability to work in tight spaces in engine compartments for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate diesel engine development, calibration and support in a dynamometer test cell.
• Support and troubleshoot during development and field tests.
• Communicate results to engineering teams worldwide.
• Maintain documentation and track testing hours.

Skills

Dynamometer testing

Engine calibration

Field testing

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Job description

Rolls-Royce in Aiken, SC is seeking a Testing Engineer-Military Engines to oversee diesel engine development, calibration, and verification within a dynamometer test cell and HiL/MiL environments.

You will coordinate field testing with customers and sub‑contractors, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards across marine, military, and industrial applications.