Advanced Engineer, Combustion

The role

This person will execute combustion aerodynamics test campaigns and analyze experimental and simulation data. They will support the development and validation of the KARNO generator's reactor and oxidation system.

What you will do

• Execute combustion aerodynamics test campaigns including instrumentation setup, execution, data collection, and documentation.
• Support development and validation of the reactor and oxidation system.
• Operate and maintain laboratory facilities used for combustion aerodynamics system development.
• Apply 1D reactor network models to finite-rate chemistry analysis.
• Use CFD tools to support aerodynamic and thermal analysis of combustion and oxidizer geometry.
• Support emissions testing and data reporting for regulatory certification efforts.
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and performance engineering teams.
• Participate in technical reviews and design trade-off discussions.
• Support design review of combustion-relevant hardware.
• Support supplier interactions and procurement of laboratory and prototype hardware.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• 5 to 10 years of engineering experience, including hands-on work in combustion testing, laboratory instrumentation, or combustion system development.
• Experience in aerospace, power generation, industrial combustion, or a comparable technical environment.
• Working knowledge of combustion fundamentals, including flame chemistry, fuel/air mixing, emissions formation, and heat release characteristics.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation setup, calibration, and operation for pressure, temperature, flow, and chemical species measurement.
• Ability to run, interrogate, and interpret 1D reactor network models using CANTERA or CHEMKIN.
• Experience using CFD tools (ANSYS Fluent or CFX) for combustion or fluid aerodynamic applications.
• Experience with fluid and thermal systems beyond the combustor.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software.
• Strong attention to data quality, test repeatability, and interpretation of measurement results.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in a related engineering discipline
• NX preferred
• Familiarity with emissions testing conventions and regulatory reporting standards

Benefits

• Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
• Dental Plans, with buy-up option
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
• Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k/Roth 401k
• Voluntary Accident Plans
• Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
• Hospital Indemnity Plan

Before you apply

• We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this role at this time.

About the company

Hyliion develops distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources. The company is committed to creating innovative solutions for clean, flexible and affordable electricity production.