Engine Development Intern

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLiquidPiston is hiring interns! Get a step up in your career by gaining broad exposure to an intense program featuring the design, development, and testing of our novel rotary engines.As an Engine Development Intern, you will work with Liquid Piston's engineering team in an R&D program aimed to bring a breakthrough rotary engine design to life.Qualifications:Senior on track for BS, Master's, or Ph.D. in Mechanical EngineeringDemonstrated interest in high-performance engines (professionally or not)Specific design experience with SolidWorksAbility to work well in a small team environment, but also solve problems and learn independentlySolid understanding of Mechanical Engineering basics, emphasis on Thermodynamics, Design, and ManufacturingTypical work will include the following:Create and modify models in SolidWorksPerform FEA analysesProduce detailed shop-ready drawingsCommunicate with machine shopsFabricate and procure engine and test bench componentsParticipate in the hands-on assembly of prototype enginesConduct engine dynamometer testsSet up and maintain data acquisition equipmentModify test data post-processing softwareDocument results through standardized technical reportsParticipate in weekly technical meetingsHelpful Skills:Experience with GT Power, Converge, ANSYS, Labview, MATLAB, PythonExperience setting up and running Mechanical/Thermal FEA studiesExperience working in a machine shopPrior professional experience in R&DCompensation:Approximately $3000-3850/mo depending on the year in schoolAbout 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.Powered by JazzHR3S5uplCaQa

Created: 2025-03-22