Rolls-Royce plc

Junior Machine Learning Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc • $66K — $107K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, IT, Mathematics, or Physics required
  • 1+ years of Machine Learning experience, including internships preferred
  • Familiarity with modern software development methodologies and coding languages
  • Interest in surrogate modelling, Generative AI, or Agentic AI advantageous
  • Strong communication, time management, and collaboration skills necessary
  • Problem-solving aptitude and ability to collaborate with engineers and non-AI specialists essential

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to identify applications of digital technologies
  • Analyze large datasets from engine sensors and test rigs
  • Build and validate machine learning models for various engineering tasks
  • Document findings and present results to diverse audiences
  • Engage in a multi-disciplinary team environment to tackle technical challenges

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Paid Time Off and certain holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program and long-term incentive plan
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Junior Machine Learning Engineer

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN. (Hybrid: 3 days on site)

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Position Summary

As a Rolls-Royce Product Definition Engineer your main task will be to produce and (where adequate capability has been demonstrated) check Component definitions (such as Model Based Definitions - MBDs) in line with Engineering Standards to meet design intent, satisfying fit, form and function of the component while optimizing for manufacture.

What you will be doing

We're looking for a Junior Machine Learning Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will tackle exciting challenges in AI/ML, software development, and Data Science. You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working together to tackle technical challenges in a stimulating and collaborative environment. In this role, your focus will be on building and deploying tools to deliver insights on Rolls-Royce products.

  • Work with IT, and Rolls-Royce engineering teams address key opportunities for application of digital technologies providing optimal impact and value.
  • Understand, clean, and analyze large datasets from engine sensors, test rigs, and fleet operations.
  • Build, train, and validate machine learning models for tasks such as searching engineering knowledge, anomaly research, production support, and predictive maintenance.
  • Document your work clearly and present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.


Basic Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Technology,
  • Mathematics, Physics; OR
  • Masters degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Technology,
  • Mathematics, Physics, OR
  • PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science,, Information Technology, Mathematics,
  • Physics.
  • In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen


Preferred Requirements:
  • 1+ years of Machine Learning experience which can include internships
  • Experience or interest in modern software development methodologies and coding languages
  • Experience or interest in developing solutions in surrogate modelling, Generative AI, or Agentic AI
  • Technical and soft skills that include; systems thinking aptitude, communications, time management, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Interest in problem-solving and the ability to work across disciplines with people who are not data or A.I. specialists but engineer and support mechanical systems.
  • Aspire to actively learn and dynamically respond to evolving objectives and emerging opportunities.


Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It's a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you're driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Infinite Potential

Closing Date: October 5, 2026

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Job Posting Date

29 Sep 2026; 00:09
Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$66,306 - $107,747-Annually

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Benefits

Rolls-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.

About Rolls-Royce plc

Rolls-Royce plc is a British multinational engineering company that designs, manufactures, and distributes power systems for aviation, marine, and energy markets. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in London, England. Rolls-Royce is a leading provider of power systems for civil and military aircraft, and is also a major supplier of power systems for marine vessels. The company's energy division provides power systems for the oil and gas industry, as well as for power generation and other industrial applications. Rolls-Royce has operations in over 50 countries and employs over 50,000 people worldwide.
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