Metal Additive Manufacturing Designer / Modeler

Metal Additive Manufacturing Designer / Modeler

Location : Onsite in Bloomfield, CT

Overview

About LiquidPiston : LiquidPiston, Inc. is reinventing the internal combustion engine. Our patented thermodynamic cycle and compact rotary engine architecture are designed to deliver significantly higher efficiency and power density than traditional engines. We're applying cutting-edge engineering—including additive manufacturing and advanced optimization tools—to shape the future of propulsion and portable power.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Engineer with a strong background in Additive Manufacturing and Topology Optimization to join our R&D team. In this role, you'll be responsible for transforming next-generation rotary engine designs through advanced computational design methods and manufacturing technologies. You'll work at the intersection of simulation, design, and manufacturing to push performance and efficiency beyond traditional boundaries. This is a hands-on, high-impact position with opportunities to invent, iterate, and deliver real-world solutions in a fast-paced development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply topology optimization and additive manufacturing (AM) methods to design lightweight, high-performance engine components
• Use nTop (preferred) or similar software to optimize structural, thermal, and fluid-related features
• Develop and refine solid models and assemblies tailored for AM processes
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing engineers to integrate optimized parts into complete engine systems
• Analyze designs using simulations (FEA, CFD, thermal) and correlate with physical test data
• Oversee additive builds from design validation through manufacturing and post-processing
• Innovate new design approaches to improve performance, reduce weight, and streamline manufacturing
• Support engine testing and contribute insights based on material behavior and part performance
• Maintain clear documentation, share findings in presentations, and contribute to design reviews
• Uphold a proactive, problem-solving mindset with a collaborative and resilient approach to technical challenges

Required Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Benefits

RSUs for all permanent employees

Mentorship, training, and leadership development

Our Culture

At LiquidPiston, we challenge convention and solve hard problems. We move fast, think boldly, and iterate quickly. Our team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and resilience. We take calculated risks and believe that every setback is a steppingstone toward breakthrough innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LiquidPiston, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

All offers of employment at LiquidPiston are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

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