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Job type full-time
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This position requires the use of information that is subject to the international traffic in arms regulations (itar)All applicants must be u.sPersons within the definition of us government federal regulations and the united states codeFor information on u.sPersons please see 22 cfr § 120.15 and 8 usc 1324(b).
Liquidpiston, incIs seeking a turbine and compressor engineer to assist in the development of our rotary ic enginesWe are looking for a creative, self-motivated individual who thrives on the opportunity to invent and problem-solve.
Qualifications:
Bs or higher in mechanical engineering.
3+ years of professional experience in the design, simulation, testing of turbomachinery and/or pumpsMust be comfortable with both the flow and mechanical aspects of turbomachinery.
Demonstrated ability to self-direct and independently solve problems.
Expertise with thermal/fluid simulation tools (ansys, converge, gt suite preferred).
Intermediate-level understanding of internal combustion engines.
Proficiency in solidworks or other 3d cad software.
Helpful skills:
Experience with advanced rotary and piston engine technologies (miller cycle, hcci, etc.).
Professional experience with bearings, gears, seals, high-speed machinery.
Professional experience with fans, heat exchangers, cooling systems.
Professional experience with thermal and mechanical fea.
Working knowledge of test cells, instrumentation, test planning.
Good communication and proposal writing skills.
Experience working in a machine shop/prototype environment.
Experience with relatively small turbomachinery.
About liquidpiston.:
Based in bloomfield, ct, liquidpiston, incIs an mit rooted r&d company poised to transform ten years of breakthrough thermodynamics research into the world’s most efficient and compact rotary diesel engineThe company is funded by a mix of venture capital as well darpa and army rapid innovation awardsThe company is small, but has a big vision to transform combustion engines and hybrid electric applications as we know them.
