Senior Rotary Seal Engineer — High-Temp Power R&D

LiquidPiston; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Health & wellness coverage

Equity participation

401(k) match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A forward-thinking engineering firm in Bloomfield, CT, is seeking a Senior Engine Sealing Engineer to lead the design and validation of rotary engine sealing systems. Ideal candidates will possess advanced knowledge of high-temperature materials and engineering simulation tools. This role requires hands-on problem-solving during testing and active collaboration with cross-functional teams. The company offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovative R&D and competitive benefits, including flexible PTO and healthcare options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the design and validation of ICE power cylinder components.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in R&D.
• Experience with surface treatments for friction reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of rotary engine sealing systems.
• Develop dynamic models to analyze seal performance.
• Utilize FEA/CFD for thermal and structural analysis.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

High-temperature materials science

Programming in Matlab

Collaborative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

FEA/CFD software

Ring Dynamics software

Python

C++

Job description

A forward-thinking engineering firm in Bloomfield, CT, is seeking a Senior Engine Sealing Engineer to lead the design and validation of rotary engine sealing systems. Ideal candidates will possess advanced knowledge of high-temperature materials and engineering simulation tools. This role requires hands-on problem-solving during testing and active collaboration with cross-functional teams. The company offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovative R&D and competitive benefits, including flexible PTO and healthcare options.