Senior Research / Test Engineer
Other positions available: Mechanical Design Engineers
Venture Capital backed internal combustion engine startup, located in Bloomfield, Connecticut, is seeking talented engineers/researchers to join a team determined to change the world. Competitive pay is complimented by generous stock options, offering the chance to earn significant personal wealth. If you are looking for the challenge of a lifetime and are not afraid of risk and hard work, we want to talk to you.
Position Description
In this position, you will have broad responsibilities. You will have access to a state of the art testing facility, and will be responsible for adding and modifying the test equipment as necessary. The primary responsibility will include design and execution of experiments, enabling the company to meet its technical development objectives. As Sr. Test Engineer or Technical Specialist, you will work with the Chief Engineer to oversee testing activities, interface with engineers/technicians, coordinate testing, assign resources, analyze and present data to management. Responsibilities will include test planning, engine testing, instrumentation (specification, set up, and calibration), dyno set up, data evaluation and presentation of results.
Specifically, the Test Engineer will:
Conduct tests using dynamometer system. This will include overseeing a technician to make engine modifications, using control software to operate the engine and dynamometer, and then performing analysis of data.
Select and install (or oversee installation of) equipment as necessary to improve the test and dynamometer system.
Make (or oversee) basic modifications to the LabView control software, as necessary.
Analyze engine data using Matlab or other tools. Present data to management.
Develop in-depth understanding of engine operation; develop hypotheses for how to improve performance in areas of efficiency, power output, durability, and emissions.
Develop testing plan to test hypotheses
Requirements
Qualifications:
MS (or PhD, preferred) in Engineering with a minimum of 5-years engine testing experience.
Ability to set up and operate a small engine dyno from scratch including hardware and software.
Experience with LabView, Matlab, and data acquisition hardware setup and calibration
Excellent understanding of thermodynamics including Diesel, Otto, Miller, and Atkinson cycles.
Diesel and Gasoline Engine test and calibration experience (preferred)
Design of Experiment, and ability to set up test plans to validate design of complex mechanical systems
Good knowledge of testing equipment and suppliers.
LiquidPiston, Inc. is an MIT incubated R&D company poised to transform ten years of breakthrough thermodynamics research into the world’s most efficient rotary engine. With a fundamental design that scales from lawnmowers, to locomotives, LiquidPiston has the potential to add fifty years to the life of the internal combustion engine industry in a resource-constrained world.
If interested, please, send your resume to hiring@LiquidPiston.com
