Engine Simulation Intern

LiquidPiston Inc. • Bloomfield, CT, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3h ago

LiquidPiston 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 Simulation 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 Engineering
Demonstrated interest in high-performance engines (professionally or not)
Familiarity with SolidWorks
Experience using GT Suite, GT Power, or other 1D engine simulation tool
Mid to advanced level Matlab and/or Python programming
Ability to work well in a small team environment, but also solve problems and learn independently
Solid understanding of Mechanical Engineering basics, emphasis on Fluids and Thermodynamics

Typical work will include the following:

Open and modify models in SolidWorks
Perform 1D and 3D simulations using GT Suite, ANSYS, CONVERGE
Communicate with Testing and Design teams
View engine dynamometer tests
Use and modify test data post-processing codes
Document results through technical reports
Participate in weekly meetings

Helpful Skills:

Experience setting up and running Mechanical/Thermal FEA and CFD (flow, thermal) studies
Experience working around a machine shop or with prototype parts, R&D programs
Knowledge of modern optimization tools

Compensation:

Approximately $2800-3500/mo depending on the year in school

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.

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