Engine Development Intern

Bloomfield, CT

Internship

Engineering

Student (College)

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.

This posting is for Spring 2025 positions (January->June) only. For Summer positions, please check back in a few months.

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 Engineering
Demonstrated interest in high-performance engines (professionally or not)
Specific design experience with SolidWorks
Ability to work well in a small team environment, but also solve problems and learn independently
Solid understanding of Mechanical Engineering basics, emphasis on Thermodynamics, Design, and Manufacturing

Typical work will include the following:

Create and modify models in SolidWorks
Perform FEA analyses
Produce detailed shop-ready drawings
Communicate with machine shops
Fabricate and procure engine and test bench components
Participate in the hands-on assembly of prototype engines
Conduct engine dynamometer tests
Set up and maintain data acquisition equipment
Modify test data post-processing software
Document results through standardized technical reports
Participate in weekly technical meetings

Helpful Skills:

Experience with GT Power, Converge, ANSYS, Labview, MATLAB, Python
Experience setting up and running Mechanical/Thermal FEA studies
Experience working in a machine shop
Prior professional experience in R&D

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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