Rotary Engine Design & Testing Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to contribute to all phases of engine development—from concept and design through testing and iteration. This role requires strong mechanical design skills, analytical thinking, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.

You will design and analyze engine components, use SolidWorks for 3D CAD, perform MATLAB analyses, develop test rigs, and collaborate with machinists and vendors to prototype, test, and iterate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Proficiency in CAD and SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience with MATLAB and mechanical system modeling/analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and develop engine components, subsystems, and custom test rigs.
• Use SolidWorks for 3D CAD modeling and drafting of engine parts and assemblies.
• Conduct engineering analysis using hand calculations, MATLAB, custom code, and GT-Suite.

Skills

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Hand calculations

Data acquisition

Thermodynamics

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GT-Suite

Dynamometers

DAQ systems

Job description

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to contribute to all phases of engine development—from concept and design through testing and iteration. This role requires strong mechanical design skills, analytical thinking, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.

You will design and analyze engine components, use SolidWorks for 3D CAD, perform MATLAB analyses, develop test rigs, and collaborate with machinists and vendors to prototype, test, and iterate