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# Senior Design Engineer in Suffield

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Suffield, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** SolidWorks (CAD), Experimental Data, MATLAB, Rapid Prototyping Process, Ansys
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/senior-design-engineer-suffield-31303425

## About the Role

* BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering
 * 3+ years of experience in engine component/system design and simulation
 * Strong understanding of internal combustion engines and design for manufacturing
 * Proficient in SolidWorks (modeling and assemblies)
 * Experience with mechanical, thermal, and fluid simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, GT-Suite, MATLAB)
 * Ability to independently lead projects, solve problems, and communicate results effectively

Helpful Skills:

 * Experience with advanced engine concepts (e.g., rotary, Miller cycle, HCCI, etc.)
 * Professional experience designing high-speed machinery: camshafts, bearings, gears
 * Background in hands-on prototyping and working in machine shop environments
 * Strong writing and communication skills (especially for proposals or technical reports)
 * Experience mentoring or leading small engineering teams

## Description

This role is fully onsite in Bloomfield, CT, five days per week, and the company will be relocating to Suffield, CT later in 2026.
About LiquidPiston
LiquidPiston, Inc. is reinventing the internal combustion engine. Our patented X-engine architecture is a compact, lightweight, and fuel-efficient rotary engine that operates on a novel thermodynamic cycle. With applications in defense, aerospace, robotics, and portable power, we're developing the next of high-performance, compact engines for critical power systems.
We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to play a key role in the design, simulation, and development of our advanced rotary engines. This is a hands-on, high-impact engineering role ideal for someone with a deep understanding of engine systems, a passion for innovation, and a strong background in mechanical design and simulation., * Generate and evaluate new ideas to improve the performance, durability, and manufacturability of LiquidPiston's rotary engines.

 * Create detailed part and assembly models using SolidWorks.
 * Lead early-stage engine architecture and layout processes.
 * Perform component and system-level analysis using a combination of hand calculations, simulation tools, and experimental data.
 * Create and release production-ready technical drawings.
 * Select and coordinate with suppliers and machine shops-from RFQ to incoming inspection.
 * Support and oversee engine assembly processes; contribute to hands-on prototyping.
 * Participate in engine testing and interpret results to inform design iterations.
 * Create and maintain standardized procedures for engine design, analysis, and documentation.
 * Lead and mentor technicians, interns, and junior engineers on design and analysis tasks.
 * Present technical ideas and results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Maintain a collaborative, proactive, and positive engineering mindset., At LiquidPiston, we embrace challenges, move fast, and celebrate curiosity. Our team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and perseverance. We understand that innovation involves risk-and we're not afraid to fail as we move forward.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LiquidPiston, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against, and receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , or protected veteran status or .
All offers of employment at LiquidPiston are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.


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