Combustion Engineer

EngineerCombustionCalibrationEmissions About The Position Own combustion physics and calibration for Newlight's hydrogen-diesel retrofit. Define the combustion recipe (air–fuel, phasing, dilution), run tests, and work closely with Controls to deliver stable, low-emission engine maps for vessel deployment. What You Will Do Build hybrid strategy: H₂ substitution, diesel pilot timing, lambda/EGR control, rail pressures, split injections Plan and execute dyno/on-vessel DoE; instrument for emissions and cylinder-pressure indicating Analyze heat-release, CA50, RI/knock, IMEP/BSFC/BSNOx/PM, misfire/variability; convert insights to calibrations and ECU limits Co-spec sensors/actuators and state machines with Control Engineering; validate via simulation/HIL and keep models correlated (GT-SUITE/CONVERGE/STAR-CCM+) Write test plans, calibration notes, and release criteria; support FAT/HAT/SAT and commissioning with strong safety discipline Must-Have Skills MS in Mechanical/Aero (combustion/IC engines focus) or BS + equivalent experience Hands-on engine testing and calibration; cylinder-pressure analysis and emissions testing Strong grasp of combustion fundamentals (ignition delay, knock, mixing, emissions formation, aftertreatment interactions) Ability to turn analysis into runnable maps/limits on real-time ECUs Clear documentation and data-driven problem solving Preferred Skills Marine or heavy-duty engines; hydrogen/alt-fuel dual-fuel experience Model-based development and HIL (GT-SUITE, CONVERGE, STAR-CCM+, MATLAB) Functional safety and marine standards familiarity (ISO 26262 concepts; ABS/DNV/IGF/USCG awareness) Tools Analysis & Simulation: MATLAB/Python for data analysis and post-processing Calibration Tools: INCA/ATI for ECU calibration and mapping Communication & Logging: CAN/UDS/XCP logging and diagnostics Simulation Software: GT-SUITE, CONVERGE, STAR-CCM+ for combustion modeling CAD: Basic CAD for test hardware interfaces What We Offer Competitive salary and equity package Ownership of combustion strategy and calibration for groundbreaking hydrogen-diesel technology Work on cutting-edge dual-fuel combustion systems for maritime decarbonization Hands-on testing in dyno facilities and on-vessel deployments Make a tangible impact on reducing shipping emissions and climate change Ready to Apply? Join our team and lead the combustion development that will revolutionize sustainable shipping. Apply on LinkedInView All Positions

Own the combustion physics and calibration for hydrogen-diesel retrofits, defining combustion recipes and executing engine tests. Collaborate with Control Engineering to develop stable, low-emission engine maps and validate them through simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Requires a Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on combustion or equivalent experience. Must possess hands-on experience in engine testing, calibration, and cylinder-pressure analysis with a strong grasp of combustion fundamentals.

• Competitive salary • Equity package

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• Combustion Physics
• Engine Calibration
• Emissions Testing
• Hydrogen-Diesel Retrofit
• Cylinder-pressure Analysis
• GT-SUITE
• CONVERGE
• STAR-CCM+
• MATLAB
• Python
• INCA
• ATI
• CAN/UDS/XCP
• Model-based Development
• HIL
• Dual-fuel Combustion

• Engineering
• Energy
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Manufacturing
• Transportation

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 18, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level