Military Diesel Engine Test Engineer - Systems & Verification

Rolls-Royce Corporation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Aiken, SC is seeking a Testing Engineer for Military Engines. The role spans development, systems engineering and verification, focusing on diesel engines for military applications and, when needed, commercial heavy-duty engines.

You will coordinate engine development, perform calibrations, and support customers and subcontractors across multiple vehicle and equipment platforms while ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Automotive Engineering and 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.
• Ability to bend down, stand over, lay down and complete work tasks within tight confines of engine compartments and rooms for long periods.
• Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lb range.
• Must be available to work flexible hours including night shifts and weekends.
• US Citizenship required for government contract work; sponsorship not offered.
• Ability to travel 50-80% on short notice domestic and international.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support in test cells and on HiL/MiL systems.
• Develop and evaluate engineering solutions considering system effectiveness, reliability, configuration, emissions, and cost.
• Provide field support and troubleshoot failures with customers and sub-contractors.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers.
• Maintain safety, documentation and project budget records.

Skills

Dynamometer testing

Diesel engines

CAN-Bus troubleshooting

Field support

Coaching & support

Education

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

Tools

ETAS INCA

MTU Diasys

Xentry

Job description

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Aiken, SC is seeking a Testing Engineer for Military Engines. The role spans development, systems engineering and verification, focusing on diesel engines for military applications and, when needed, commercial heavy-duty engines.

You will coordinate engine development, perform calibrations, and support customers and subcontractors across multiple vehicle and equipment platforms while ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory requirements.