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# Senior Design Engineer

- **Company:** Liquidpiston, Inc.
- **Location:** Suffield, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** SolidWorks (CAD), Experimental Data, MATLAB, Rapid Prototyping Process, Ansys
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usc4051811f4b300718dbf68ab306713ac

## 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

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 generation 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.


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