Job DescriptionJob Title: Component Design Engineer: Turbomachinery - Cold End Design (Fans, Compressors, and Rotatives)Working Pattern: Hybrid/Onsite In office 3 days/weekWorking location: Indianapolis, INRelocation is available for this position if appropriate
Position Summary:As a Component Design Engineer for gas turbine Turbomachinery components you will be part of the global Engineering, Technology & Safety (ET&S) Turbomachinery organization. You will develop complex engineering solutions that satisfy cutting-edge aerospace functional and physical requirements and exhibit robustness for manufacturing capability. Within your assigned propulsion system program, you'll be responsible for developing, assessing, and delivering high-performance gas turbine turbomachinery components that push the envelope with performance, life, and efficiency.
What you will be doing:- Create component design definition in accordance with module, system, and customer interface requirements.
- Create dimensional tolerance stacks, establish Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements, and support manufacturing to produce conforming hardware.
- Support the supply chain in procuring hardware including review of supplier documentation, assessment of non-conforming hardware, and review of supplier change proposals.
- Review and approve component requirements for their responsible sub-system's hardware. Develop, approve, and execute validation plans to demonstrate compliance to the requirements.
- Present and defend design solutions and technical work to program leadership and other stakeholders.
- Support manufacturing, assembly, service, and aftermarket issues promptly as they arise to keep production on target and the fleet in operation.
- Perform a leadership role in investigations of in-service and/or development hardware issues including Engine Investigations, failure analysis, root cause / corrective action (RCCA), Technical Variance consultation, reporting, and documentation. Share findings with the global turbomachinery team in accordance with export control regulations.
Basic Requirements:- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience in Design engineering, Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering OR;
- A Master's degree in Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering OR;
- JD/PHD in Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering.
- To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.
Preferred:- Experience with turbine component design methods and practices to include component integrity, Structural Analysis, Thermals and Lifing spreadsheets.
- Experience with coatings and their application within turbine and hot section systems.
- Broader experience with rotating and static component design in highly stressed or critical assemblies.
- Experience working with Siemens NX, Teamcenter and/or ANSYS Workbench.
- Experience with the definition release process and GD&T.
- Experience with computer programming and design optimization.
- Experience working with manufacturing and/or quality, especially with regards to the assessment of non-conforming hardware.
Closing date: October 6, 2026
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Job CategoryMechanical Systems
Job Posting Date22 Sep 2026; 00:09
Pay RangePay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.
$94,160 - $153,010-Annually
Location:Indianapolis, IN
BenefitsRolls-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, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
