Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. Job Purpose The Advanced Engineer, Combustion Aerodynamics is a hands-on technical contributor to the research, testing, and development program for the KARNO generator's reactor and oxidation system. This position executes combustion aerodynamics test campaigns, analyzes experimental and simulation data, and supports development and validation of combustion hardware. The position works closely with mechanical, thermal, and performance engineering to translate combustion test data into system design decisions and supports emissions testing in connection with regulatory certification requirements. AI at Hyliion At Hyliion, AI is core to how we work. We equip every team member with leading AI tools and count on you to use them — to move faster, solve harder problems, and help us realize the full potential of KARNO technology for the world. Duties and Responsibilities Execute combustion aerodynamics test campaigns, including instrumentation setup, experiment execution, data collection, and documentation of results. Support development and validation of the reactor and oxidation system, including fuel/air mixing characterization, emissions measurement, and heat release analysis. Operate and maintain laboratory facilities used for combustion aerodynamics system development, and support expansion of lab capability as the program grows. Apply 1D reactor network models (CANTERA or CHEMKIN) to finite-rate chemistry analysis and correlate simulation predictions with experimental results. Use CFD tools (ANSYS Fluent or CFX) to support aerodynamic and thermal analysis of combustion and oxidizer geometry. Support emissions testing and data reporting
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Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. Job Purpose The Engineer, Test & Validation is responsible for converting engineering and customer objectives into measured and validated results on the KARNO development team. The role covers the full test cycle: defining the test, assembling and instrumenting the hardware, executing the run, reducing the data, and presenting conclusions in technical review. Work spans KARNO Power Modules and Cores, linear generator and motor dynamometers, and component and subsystem rigs, and the resulting data directly informs program decisions. Because KARNO departs from conventional reciprocating and turbine arch
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Qualifications include: Education, Experience and Certifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field required; equivalent hands-on test experience will be considered; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status
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Hyliion
Hyliion's fuel flex linear generators deliver resilient, onsite power generation for data centers, microgrids, defense, & more.
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