Testing Engineer Military Engines

Rolls-Royce Corporation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 79,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Aiken, SC is seeking a Testing Engineer for Military Engines. The role focuses on development, calibration and verification of diesel engines in dynamometer test cells and HiL/MiL environments, with field testing when required.

Requires a relevant engineering degree and 3+ years of engine testing experience; 50-80% travel expected. Flexible hours including nights and weekends are required for program demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering.
• 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.
• U.S. Citizenship required for government contract work.
• Ability to travel 50-80% domestically and internationally.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support in a dynamometer test cell, HiL/MiL systems, and field when needed.
• Analyze and evaluate engine solutions considering system effectiveness, reliability, configuration, emissions and cost.
• Coordinate, support and perform commissioning and testing of prototype engines/vehicles with customers and sub-contractors.
• Develop technically reasonable and feasible alternatives with regards to time and money for project challenges.

Skills

Engine testing

Diesel engines

Dynamometer testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

HiL/MiL systems

Job description

## Testing Engineer Military EnginesApply: Aiken: Full time: Posted Today: JR6159413## **Job Description****Job Title: Testing Engineer-Military Engines** **Working Pattern: Full-Time (**Must be available to work flexible hours including night shifts and weekends) **Working Location: Aiken, S.C.** **\"Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.\"** **Global Grade/Level 9** **Why join Rolls-Royce?**At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is **Infinite Potential**. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence. **What you will be doing:***The Testing Engineer of Military Engines is responsible for ensuring that Rolls-Royce has sufficient oversight for our products to meet business, customer and regulatory requirements. It covers engineers who are performing Development, Systems Engineering and Verification style roles. This is an integration role where the individual will work to enable all engineering teams through coaching and support to successfully develop robust, verified engineering solutions against robust validated customer requirements.* * Coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support work in an engine dynamometer test cell, on HiL/MiL systems and if necessary, in the field.* Focus is on diesel engines for military applications. Depending on the business situation, the same scope of work on commercial heavy-duty diesel engines is expected.* Develop, analyze and evaluate unique engineering solutions with consideration of factors such as system effectiveness, reliability, configuration, emission regulations, customer requirements and cost.* Coordinate, support and perform commissioning and testing of prototype engines/vehicles and early production units together with the customer and their sub-contractors with regards to our scope for applications including but not limited to wheeled/tracked military vehicles, mining equipment, marine, rail, and oil and gas.* Develop technically reasonable and feasible alternatives with regards to time and money for challenges occurring during the progress of the project. **Position 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.* Must be available to work flexible hours including night shifts and weekends* U.S. Citizenship required as this position occasionally will be working under a government contract* “Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.”* Ability to travel 50-80% on short notice domestic and international **Preferred Requirements:*** Excellent knowledge of the principles and complete operation of internal combustion engines and diesel engine technology* Excellent experience diagnosing diesel engines in test cells and installed in a vehicle* Excellent experience with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components of diesel engines* Excellent knowledge of engine control units and their operation* Excellent work and time management skills **Mental & Physical Requirements:*** 20% cubical workplace (project planning and management, data analysis, coordination of assignment, etc.)* 80% Test Center (in-house test cell, test cell at a third-party provider, field test site, etc.), shop and field conditions common with working on prototype vessels* Ability to bend down, stand over, lay down and complete work tasks within the tight confines typical of marine engine compartments and/or engine rooms for long periods of time* Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lb range Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand ***mtu***. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.Closing Date: December 28, 2026## **Job Posting Date**02 Nov 2026; 00:11 ## **Pay Range**Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range. $78,918 - $128,242-Annually**Location:**Graniteville, SC**Benefits**Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.**The Business Unit **Power Systems of Rolls-Royce** provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand *mtu*. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.****We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.****Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.**