Senior Testing Engineer - Military Engines

- Coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support work in an engine dynamometer test cell, on HiL/MiL systems and if necessary, in the field.   - Focus is on diesel engines for military applications. Depending on the business situation, the same scope of work on commercial heavy-duty diesel engines is expected.  - Develop, analyze and evaluate unique engineering solutions with consideration of factors such as system effectiveness, reliability, configuration, emission regulations, customer requirements and cost.  - Coordinate, support and perform commissioning and testing of prototype engines/vehicles and early production units together with the customer and their sub-contractors with regards to our scope for applications including but not limited to wheeled/tracked military vehicles, mining equipment, marine, rail, and oil and gas.  - Develop technically reasonable and feasible alternatives with regards to time and money for challenges occurring during the progress of the project.  - Support customers in case of irregularities. Support and troubleshoot field failures.   - Facilitate communication between customer and different engineering groups.   - Ability to read and understand controller wiring diagrams and integration including ability to make custom harnesses for vehicle and test benches. Experience at CAN-Bus troubleshooting and monitoring.  - Provide field support for After Sales and Applications departments whenever complex issues require engineering support.  - Communicate and consult with Engineering and Design departments worldwide.  - Provide support for production and train production staff whenever complex issues require engineering support.  - Maintains daily record of work hours by job number for budgeting & auditing purposes  - Document the preparation, execution and analysis of tasks performed according to highest engineering standards.  - Manage, track and communicate project status and assist in managing project budget and project forecast.  - Mentor and train less experienced engineers  - Maintain a clean and safe work environment.  - Promote a compliance culture and live the latter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.  - Perform special projects as required.  Required:  - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Automotive Engineering and 3 years of engineering experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field; or 7 years of engineering experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field.  - Excellent knowledge of the principles and complete operation of internal combustion engines and diesel engine technology  - Excellent experience diagnosing diesel engines in test cells and installed in a vehicle  - Excellent experience with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components of diesel engines  - Excellent knowledge of engine control units and their operation  - Experience with engine-specific instrumentation, data acquisition systems, signal processing and data management  - Strong skills in the use of measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems  - Strong knowledge in the physical properties of fuels, coolants, lubricants and oils  - Excellent project management skills.  - Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills  - Very strong interpersonal skills  - Excellent work and time management skills  - Excellent oral and written communication skills  - Ability to bend down, stand over, lay down and complete work tasks within the tight confines typical of marine engine compartments and/or engine rooms for long periods of time  - Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lb range  - Must be available to work flexible hours including night shifts and weekends  - U.S. Citizenship required as this position occasionally will be working under a government contract  - Ability to travel 50-80% on short notice domestic and international  - Strong ability to adapt to new circumstances quickly    Preferred:  - Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical engineering or related field  - Knowledge of MTU, Daimler, and Detroit Diesel Controllers  - Experience with ETAS INCA, MTU Diasys and Xentry  - Knowledge of test cell automation systems  - Experience working with authorities/military customers  - MTU product knowledge  - Experience in operating fork lift trucks  - Experience in rigging of weights up to 1 ton  - Strong knowledge, experience and skills in installing and repairing diesel engines – especially in confined spaces  - Proven ability to operate machine shop equipment used for fabricating test parts and equipment  - Strong skills in the use of mechanical and electrical hand tools  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.