What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Integration Engineer position at First Search Inc.?
Our client, LiquidPiston is reinventing the internal combustion engine. Their patented X-engine architecture is a compact, lightweight, and fuel-efficient rotary engine that operates on a novel thermodynamic cycle. With applications in defense, aerospace, robotics, and portable power, we’re developing the next generation of high-performance, compact engines for critical power systems.
Position Overview:
They're seeking a Mechanical Integration Engineer as a part of the genset application development team to play a key role in the design, integration, and development of innovative gensets based on our advanced rotary engines. This is a hands-on, high-impact engineering role ideal for someone with a deep understanding of engine systems and packaging, a passion for innovation, and a strong background in mechanical design and simulation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate and evaluate new ideas to improve Packaging, durability, and manufacturability and reduce the weight of LiquidPiston’s rotary engine based gensets.
- Create detailed part and assembly models using SolidWorks.
- Lead early-stage genset architecture and layout processes.
- Perform component and system-level analysis using a combination of hand calculations, simulation tools, and experimental data.
- Create and release production-ready technical drawings.
- Work from requirements document to find appropriate components for assembly
- Aid senior engineers in developing requirements for new projects
- Work with electrical engineering team to package electrical systems into modules
- Select and coordinate with suppliers, contractors and machine shops—from RFQ to incoming inspection.
- Support and oversee the genset’s assembly processes; contribute to hands-on prototyping.
- Participate in genset testing and interpret results to inform design iterations.
- Create and maintain standardized procedures for system design, analysis, and documentation.
- Develop and implement subsystem test plans in conjunction with technicians.
- Present technical ideas and results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Maintain a collaborative, proactive, and positive engineering mindset.
Qualifications:
- BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering
- 2 years of experience in engine component/system design and simulation
- Experience in integrating multiple subsystems into a full package
- Strong understanding of internal combustion engine packaging and design for manufacturing.
- Proficient in SolidWorks (modeling and assemblies)
- Experience with mechanical simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS)
- Ability to work independently, solve problems, and communicate results effectively.
Preferred qualifications:
- Demonstrated previous experience in tight space packaging (engine bays, gensets etc.)
- Familiarity with packaging and integration of electrical components and design of electronic enclosures.
- Previous experience with design for MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-1472 conformity.
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