Sr. Staff Engineer

The Sr. Staff Engineer will lead and conduct research initiatives related to novel heavy fuel engines and applications.

Duties:

• Develop solutions for advanced technology engines.
• Lead clean-sheet design of new components and systems.
• Perform engine simulation work (structural, thermal, hydraulic, fluid)
• Develop and analyze laboratory tests to validate concepts
• Advise junior engineers and review/approve designs.

You are:

• An innovative, out-of-the-box thinker and hands-on problem solver.
• Technically deep, with experience in design and performance of rotary equipment, thermo-fluid systems, and combustion engines.  
• Diligent, professional, and exceptional verbal and written communicator.
• Creative and up for a challenge; our goal is to build the world’s most efficient and power-dense engines, and you will be leading the way.

It's a plus if you are or have:

• Experience leading project teams in a R&D environment, from concept to production.
• Experience specifically in combustion engine optimization.
• Deep understanding of and ability to apply thermodynamic cycles and combustion recipes to modern CI and SI engines.
• Expertise in one or more efficiency improvement technologies (boosting, EGR, HCCI, emissions certification, etc).
• MS or Ph.D
• Able to direct the use of CAD and simulation tools such as SolidWorks, GT-Power, CONVERGE CFD, thermal and structural FEA. 

Benefits:

Take time.  

One of the things we value about our work culture is our people. We work hard, but also have a flexible paid time off policy, encouraging employees to unplug and refuel! Daily work hours can flex around what works best for your work-life balance.

Health and wellness help us show up.  

We provide a total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. You choose what works for you!

Ownership. 

Our permanent employees are invested in what we do through the offering of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Don’t leave money on the table. 

We offer a 401k w/100% matching up to 3% of your salary and then 50% of contributions between 3-5%. 

Never stop learning.  

We have training programs to LAUNCH your career through specialization courses, seminars, and other lifelong learning and development resources. 

About LiquidPiston:

Based in Bloomfield, CT, LiquidPiston develops compact, powerful, quiet, efficient, low-vibration, multi-fuel capable combustion engines that are scalable from 1HP to over 1000 HP. We're looking for trailblazers and mavericks, people who challenge the status quo and are first to bring new ideas to market. LiquidPiston is a place where the freedom to explore your passion leads to incredible opportunities!

This is an exciting time to join the team.  LiquidPiston is going beyond pure R&D roots, now industrializing and commercializing our High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle engines for the first time.

LiquidPiston, Inc. will ensure that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.