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Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

Testing Engineer - Military Engines

Mechanical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAiken, SC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A 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 is required because the position occasionally involves work under a government contract.
  • Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
  • Ability to travel 50–80% on short notice, domestically and internationally.
  • Ability to bend, stand over, lie down, and complete tasks within tight confines typical of marine engine compartments and engine rooms for long periods.
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull weights in the 20–60 lb range.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate, prepare, and perform diesel engine development, calibration, and engineering support work in an engine dynamometer test cell, on Hardware-in-the-Loop and Model-in-the-Loop systems, and, if necessary, in the field.
  • Focus on diesel engines for military applications, with the same scope of work on commercial heavy-duty diesel engines as business needs require.
  • Develop, analyze, and evaluate engineering solutions considering 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 with customers and their subcontractors, for applications including wheeled and tracked military vehicles, mining equipment, marine, rail, and oil and gas.
  • Develop technically reasonable and feasible alternatives addressing time and cost challenges that arise during project progress.

Desired Qualifications

  • Excellent knowledge of the principles and complete operation of internal combustion engines and diesel engine technology.
  • Experience diagnosing diesel engines in test cells and when installed in a vehicle.
  • Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components of diesel engines.
  • Knowledge of engine control units and their operation.
  • Work and time management skills.

About the Company

Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc designs, manufactures, and services complex power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, and industrial markets. Its offerings include aircraft engines, marine propulsion systems, and industrial gas turbines, paired with long-term maintenance, repair, and overhaul services under service agreements. The way its products work is by delivering integrated power and propulsion through high-performance engines and turbines, supported by ongoing maintenance to ensure reliability and efficiency. The company differentiates itself through deep engineering expertise across defense and civil sectors, an emphasis on integrated power systems, and a strong focus on long-term service contracts that provide recurring revenue and sustained performance. Its goal is to reduce environmental impact and improve operational efficiency for customers by advancing technology through research and development and delivering reliable, efficient power solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1904

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