Senior Development Engineer

Techforce is partnering confidentially with an established Australian engineering and advanced manufacturing business developing highly specialised mechanical, electronic and control systems for demanding applications.

We are recruiting a Senior Development Engineer, responsible for the development, testing and optimisation of advanced engine systems. This is a hands-on technical role suited to an experienced engineer from an automotive, aerospace, marine, motorsport or specialist engine-development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and undertake engine development, testing and optimisation activities.
• Conduct steady-state and transient engine testing across a range of operating conditions.
• Perform combustion analysis using high-speed data acquisition systems.
• Optimise engine operation using dynamometer and representative load testing.
• Develop and optimise speed control, load control and engine operating functions.
• Support calibration and optimisation of sensors, actuators and engine diagnostics.
• Review test and operational log data to identify performance improvements.

The Requirements

• Degree qualification in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Electronics or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Approximately 5–10 years’ relevant experience in engine development, testing or calibration.
• Demonstrated experience with base engine calibration or engine performance development.
• Experience working with ECU software, embedded controls or engine-management systems.

Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to take significant technical ownership within a specialist engineering environment where engine development, testing and real-world product performance are closely connected.

The role offers genuine hands-on involvement across engine testing, combustion analysis, calibration, ECU controls, diagnostics, data analysis and product validation, while also providing the opportunity to influence development methods and technical processes.