Senior Engine Performance Engineer - Data-Driven Rotary

LiquidPiston, Inc.; Suffield (CT); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible PTO

Health & Wellness benefits

Equity Participation (RSUs)

401(k) Match

Career Growth & Training

Descripción de la vacante

LiquidPiston, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engine Performance Engineer to advance rotary engine development through data analysis and experimental planning.

The role collaborates with Chief Engineers, Design Engineers, and cross-functional teams to guide architecture, calibration strategies, and test programs. You will review large datasets, generate actionable insights, and communicate findings to stakeholders while contributing to continuous improvement and safety compliance in a fast-paced R&D

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years in engine performance development, testing, or calibration.
• Strong understanding of internal combustion engines; rotary engines a plus.
• Experience developing and executing engine test plans and analyzing performance data.
• Familiarity with engine simulation tools such as GT-Power or similar.

Responsabilidades

• Develop data-driven understanding of engine architecture, features, and calibration strategies.
• Partner with Test Engineers to create and execute test plans for critical data.
• Collaborate with Modeling and Simulation Engineers to define and run simulation plans.
• Perform rough order-of-magnitude analyses and basic GT-Power simulations as needed.
• Ensure quality and reliability of results, including uncertainties.
• Analyze experimental data and present findings with recommendations and evidence.
• Prepare technical reports documenting objectives, results, conclusions, and next steps.
• Balance aggressive timelines with risk and uncertainty using sound engineering judgment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of performance development processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and IP policies.
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate ownership and resilience in challenging situations.

Conocimientos

Engine performance

GT-Power

Data analysis

Test planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Herramientas

GT-Power

Descripción del empleo

LiquidPiston, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engine Performance Engineer to advance rotary engine development through data analysis and experimental planning.

The role collaborates with Chief Engineers, Design Engineers, and cross-functional teams to guide architecture, calibration strategies, and test programs. You will review large datasets, generate actionable insights, and communicate findings to stakeholders while contributing to continuous improvement and safety compliance in a fast-paced R&D