LiquidPiston Engine Development Engineer

LiquidPiston is seeking a detail-oriented and creative Sr. Design Engineer to assist in development of our rotary IC engines. ***Please note that this position is in Connecticut and requires relocation. *** As Sr. Design Engineer you will: Invent/generate ideas to improve performance of LiquidPiston’s engines Lead technicians, interns, and junior engineers on design and analysis projects Lead initial engine architecture/layout processes Create solid models and assemblies using SolidWorks Analyze component and system designs using hand calculations, software simulations, and experimental results Create shop-ready drawings Select and act as primary contact for machine shops and suppliers from RFQ through incoming inspection Oversee engine assembly processes and participate in hands-on assembly (as necessary) Support engine testing (as necessary) Create and follow standardized procedures related to engine design and analysis Present ideas and results to management and engineering teams Maintain a spirited, open-minded personality and “can-do” attitude Requirements BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering Strong understanding of engine efficiency, design for manufacturing 3+ years of professional experience with engine component design and simulation Ability to self-direct and independently solve problems Helpful Skills: Experience with advanced rotary and piston engine technologies (exhaust gas recirculation, Miller cycle, HCCI, etc.) Professional experience with camshafts, bearings, gears, high-speed machinery Good communication and proposal writing skills. 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.