Senior Engine Test & Calibration Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Health & Wellness

Equity Participation

401(k) Match

Career Growth

Job summary

LiquidPiston, Inc. in Bloomfield, CT, is seeking an Engine Test & Calibration Engineer to own testing and data analysis for our rotary engines.

This onsite role involves operating test cells, developing calibration strategies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize performance across fuels and conditions. You will lead test campaigns, refine control strategies, automate data workflows, and contribute to emissions reductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of engine testing, calibration, or powertrain development.
• Hands-on engine dynamometer operation and test cell experience.
• Proficiency with DAQ systems (LabVIEW, ATI, ETAS, DEWESoft).
• Strong understanding of combustion, thermodynamics, and control systems.
• Experience calibrating engines for diesel, gasoline, or multi-fuel operation.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues in test environments.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (MATLAB, Python, Excel).
• Excellent problem-solving and hands-on R&D mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain engine dynamometer test cell; ensure output quality.
• Design, build, and maintain engine test setups and instrumentation.
• Plan and execute test programs to evaluate performance, durability, emissions.
• Lead or assist engine assembly; collaborate with a test technician.
• Calibrate rotary engines for diesel and gasoline with performance focus.
• Modify DAQ/control systems for engine data acquisition.
• Debug and resolve mechanical, electrical, or software issues in workflows.
• Collaborate with design and controls to improve hardware and control strategies.
• Drive continuous improvements in test and calibration processes and tools.

Skills

Engine testing

Calibration

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

DEWESoft

ETAS

ATI

MATLAB

Python

Job description

LiquidPiston, Inc. in Bloomfield, CT, is seeking an Engine Test & Calibration Engineer to own testing and data analysis for our rotary engines.

This onsite role involves operating test cells, developing calibration strategies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize performance across fuels and conditions. You will lead test campaigns, refine control strategies, automate data workflows, and contribute to emissions reductions.