Engine Lab Test Engineer

Posted 18 Days Ago
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Detroit, MI, USA
In-Office
Junior
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Conduct dynamometer-based gasoline and diesel engine tests, including development, durability, calibration, certification, cooling, emissions, and fuel economy testing. Manage test-room operations, troubleshoot equipment, develop test methodologies and procedures, analyze data, validate results, optimize processes, and support powertrain development. Lead cross-functional teams in designing and launching engine test facilities while meeting quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
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Position Overview:

The Dearborn Engine Laboratory conducts dynamometer-based tests on gasoline and diesel engines. Test categories include engine development and durability, powertrain calibration, heavy-duty gas/diesel engine certification, and engine cooling system tests.


The Engine Laboratory Department’s Test Engineer interacts with requesting activities to ensure that their testing requirements are understood/documented and the engine set-up throughout testing and disposition of engine is a quality event.


Shift schedule is Tuesday through Saturday 7 am - 3:30 pm.


Position Duties:

·         Project Management

·         Lead cross-functional teams in the design, deployment and start-up for engine test facilities

·         Delivery of quality, timing and financial objectives of a project

·         Process driven approach, capable of managing complex installations which will require detailed design work

·         Test engineering as it pertains to,

·         Single point of contact specific to test room operation

·         Troubleshooting support for site maintenance

·         Identifying and implementing operational efficiency opportunities

·         Support of powertrain development assisting in detailed data analysis and test validation

·         Process development / optimization

·         Test methodology development

·         Support powertrain emissions development and problem resolution

·         Support development of various powertrains through the design of test procedures / facilities / equipment to efficiently and effectively develop the product

·         Support the development of new equipment / test methodologies required to meet new emissions and fuel economy requirements

·         Delivery of financial objectives of the department(s) and the team

·         Additional assignments as necessary to deliver corporate objectives

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • 1+ years of experience in Powertrain calibration/development and testing

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of internal combustion engine
  • Working knowledge of internal fluid flow mechanics
  • Working knowledge of basic chemistry
  • Working knowledge of basic heat transfer properties
  • Fundamental programming skills (Matlab, LabView, other) desired
  • Data analysis experience
  • Basic electronics troubleshooting experience

       

Compensation Details:

N/A

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

09/24/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
  • At least 1 year of experience in powertrain calibration, development, and testing
  • Working knowledge of internal combustion engines
  • Working knowledge of internal fluid flow mechanics
  • Working knowledge of basic chemistry
  • Working knowledge of basic heat transfer properties
  • Fundamental programming skills using MATLAB, LabVIEW, or other tools
  • Data analysis experience
  • Basic electronics troubleshooting experience

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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