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Development Engineer – Powertrain

Motive Workforce
Santa Clarita, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2026

Development Engineer – Powertrain


A leading motorsports and high-performance engineering organization is seeking a Development Engineer to help develop, test, and validate advanced powertrain technologies.


This is a hands-on opportunity for an engineer who enjoys turning concepts into real-world performance, from development and testing through validation and production.


What You'll Do:

  • Develop and execute powertrain development and test plans.
  • Design and coordinate component and system testing.
  • Analyze test data and translate results into engineering recommendations.
  • Create test procedures, validation plans, and technical reports.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to solve technical issues and optimize performance.
  • Support continuous improvement of testing and development processes.


What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 5 years of powertrain development and testing experience.
  • Background in internal combustion engines, electrified powertrains, or related technologies.
  • Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and mechanical systems.
  • Experience with data acquisition, instrumentation, test execution, and data analysis.


Preferred:

  • Powertrain or chassis dynamometer testing.
  • Data logging hardware/software.
  • Automotive, motorsports, or high-performance engineering experience.


If you’re passionate about powertrain development, testing, data, and performance, this is an opportunity to work on advanced technology alongside highly skilled motorsports engineers.

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000

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