Senior Diesel Engine Test Engineer - Military Applications

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Graniteville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. in Graniteville, SC is seeking a Senior Testing Engineer to lead diesel engine testing in dynamometer cells and HiL/MiL systems, with field calibration when required.

The role focuses on military engines and may cover commercial heavy‑duty diesel engines depending on demand. Responsibilities include developing and evaluating engineering solutions, coordinating commissionings, mentoring junior engineers, and maintaining safety and regulatory compliance while tracking project

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.
• Excellent knowledge of internal combustion engines and diesel engine technology
• Experience diagnosing diesel engines in test cells and installed in a vehicle
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components of diesel engines
• Knowledge of engine control units and their operation
• Experience with engine-specific instrumentation, data acquisition systems, signal processing and data management
• Strong skills in measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems
• Knowledge of fuels, coolants, lubricants and oils
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in confined spaces in marine engine compartments and engine rooms
• Ability to travel 50-80% domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support work in an engine dynamometer test cell, on HiL/MiL systems and field if necessary.
• Develop, analyze and evaluate engineering solutions with regard to performance, reliability, configuration, emission regulations and cost.
• Support commissioning and testing of prototype engines/vehicles with customers and sub-contractors.
• Provide field support for after sales and applications departments for complex issues.
• Maintain daily work hour records for budgeting and auditing.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers and maintain safe, compliant work environments.

Skills

Engine testing

Diesel engines

Dynamometer testing

CAN-Bus troubleshooting

Instrumentation & data acquisition

Project management

Field service

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Wiring diagrams

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

ETAS INCA

MTU Diasys

Xentry

Test cell automation tools

Data acquisition systems

Job description

SmartRecruiters, Inc. in Graniteville, SC is seeking a Senior Testing Engineer to lead diesel engine testing in dynamometer cells and HiL/MiL systems, with field calibration when required.

The role focuses on military engines and may cover commercial heavy‑duty diesel engines depending on demand. Responsibilities include developing and evaluating engineering solutions, coordinating commissionings, mentoring junior engineers, and maintaining safety and regulatory compliance while tracking project