Senior Design Engineer - Engine Systems, Prototyping, Equity

LiquidPiston, Inc.; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Health & Wellness

RSUs

401(k) Match

Career Growth

Job summary

LiquidPiston, Inc. is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the on-site Bloomfield, CT team. You will design, simulate, and develop advanced rotary engine concepts, leading architecture, layout, and production-ready drawings.

You will supervise technicians and junior engineers, coordinate with suppliers, and contribute to prototypes and testing to inform iterations. This hands-on role offers growth in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in engine component/system design and simulation.
• Strong understanding of internal combustion engines and design for manufacturing.
• Proficient in SolidWorks (modeling and assemblies).
• Experience with mechanical, thermal, and fluid simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, GT-Suite, MATLAB).
• Ability to independently lead projects, solve problems, and communicate results effectively.

Responsibilities

• Generate and evaluate ideas to improve engine performance and manufacturability.
• Create detailed parts and assemblies in SolidWorks.
• Lead early-stage engine architecture and layouts.
• Perform component and system-level analysis with hand calculations and simulations.
• Create and release production-ready drawings.
• Coordinate with suppliers and machine shops from RFQ to inspection.
• Support engine assembly and prototyping.
• Participate in engine testing and interpret results for design iterations.
• Maintain procedures for engine design, analysis, and documentation.
• Lead and mentor technicians and junior engineers.
• Present ideas and results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain collaborative engineering mindset.

Skills

SolidWorks

Engine design

Engineering simulation

ANSYS

GT-Suite

MATLAB

Project leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

GT-Suite

MATLAB

Job description

LiquidPiston, Inc. is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the on-site Bloomfield, CT team. You will design, simulate, and develop advanced rotary engine concepts, leading architecture, layout, and production-ready drawings.

You will supervise technicians and junior engineers, coordinate with suppliers, and contribute to prototypes and testing to inform iterations. This hands-on role offers growth in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.