Engine Development Engineer

Job Title: Engine Development Engineer

Location: Waterloo, IA

Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Key Responsibilities

As a Contingent Performance Analyst, you will support Model-Based Product Development (MBPD) initiatives and contribute to the advancement of engine performance and simulation technologies. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the deployment of advanced analysis methodologies and helping establish modern model architectures and workflow processes across engine engineering teams.
• Assisting engine development programs by performing complex engine performance simulations, analysis, and optimization studies.
• Collaborating with performance and testing engineers to evaluate, pilot, and implement innovative engineering processes.
• Contributing to the development of enhanced modeling capabilities, engineering methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Supporting the creation of new calibration procedures and advanced analytical approaches to improve engine performance and development efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industry experience in engine performance analysis, or 1+ year of relevant industry experience combined with an advanced degree.
• Hands-on experience with GT-Power and the broader GT-Suite simulation environment.
• Strong proficiency in engineering software tools, particularly MATLAB.
• Solid understanding of thermo-fluid systems and principles.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced expertise in GT-Power/GT-Suite modeling and simulation.
• 3+ years of engineering experience working with heavy-duty diesel engines.
• A Master’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.