Senior Development Engineer - Engine Development

Senior Development Engineer – Engine Development

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

• Manage product performance attributes and lifecycle management for new or existing products
• Specify, size, and select subsystem components for engine or engine related system designs according to project specification
• Development of engine design concepts and derivation of subsystem and safety requirements
• Coordinate and contribute to design execution with cross‑functional project team
• Analyze engine/system performance based on specified site conditions and/or Design Validation Plan (DVP)
• Create and execute Design Validation Plan (DVP) according to company standards
• Perform engine and subsystem performance testing, including data analysis for new or existing engine platforms
• Author test reports, performance summary reports, or other customer facing reports as needed
• Support customer service, training, sales, and other departments as necessary
• Support in‑field testing as necessary
• Contribute to Engine Calibration refinement via analytics and testing
• Support analysis for various fuel types and emissions scenarios
• Coordinate required data with key customer accounts
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) plus 5 years engineering experience/Experience with any of the following systems: automotive, power generation, engine calibration, engine design, engine simulation
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

• Experience with:
  Matlab/Simulink, NI Labview, PLC Programming
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Organizational, planning and follow‑up skills
• Strong project management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. At Rolls‑Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

14 Jan 2026; 00:01

$90,985 - $147,850-Annually

Graniteville, SC

Rolls‑Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match;
Employee Assistance Program;
Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long‑term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.

Power Systems of Rolls‑Royce provides world‑class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand MTU. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems.

These clean and technologically‑advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.