Rolls-Royce plc

Mechanical Engineer - Component Design - LibertyWorks

Rolls-Royce plc • $98K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years of design experience, or a Masters or PhD in the same fields.
  • US Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
  • Proficient in using computer-aided design tools such as NX.
  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T) and limit stacks.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and engine assembly.

Responsibilities

  • Create component requirements documents and optimize hardware design through trade studies.
  • Support detailed drawing creation and collaboration for conforming hardware procurement.
  • Establish testing limits and assess test results and hardware performance.
  • Lead Technical and Design Reviews, communicating solutions effectively to stakeholders.
  • Develop technical presentations and reports to convey design solutions.
  • Conduct trade studies for subsystems and components for new product architectures.
  • Generate and review functional interfaces and component analysis requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package including base pay and discretionary bonuses.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options available.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid Time Off and certain paid holidays offered.
  • Tuition reimbursement and long-term incentive plans available.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer - Component Design - LibertyWorks

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable

Position Summary:

The Component Design Engineer will work primarily with the components within the major subsystems to design, produce, and test components and mechanical systems for LibertyWorks' products. In this role, the Design Engineer ensures the component definition meets project requirements from concept through to demonstration test.

What you will be doing:

  • Create component requirements documents for owned hardware and hardware design concepts and perform trade studies to optimize hardware
  • Support creation of detailed drawings and model based definition and support project/manufacturing to procure conforming hardware
  • Provide limits for engine and rig testing and supporting testing including assessment of test results and tested hardware
  • Orchestrate Technical Review/Design Review and communicate solutions with the project/customer
  • Develop technical presentations and associated technical reports in the delivery of solutions
  • Perform subsystem and component trade studies for emerging products and architectures
  • Create and review functional and physical interfaces and generate analysis requirements for components
  • Provide input for component level risks and complete DFMEA and risk assessments for owned components.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years of design experience OR;
  • Masters Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering OR;
  • PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must currently possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires US Citizenship.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience using computer aided design tools such as NX
  • Experience with Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T), and the creation of limit stacks.
  • Experience with generic design processes as well as component specific design guidance.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes, engine assembly, and testing.
  • Experience using finite element analysis tools (such as ANSYS)
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment; willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative; and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule with an excellent command of the English language for both written and oral communications
  • Programming skills such as Visual Basic, Matlab, Python, PERL, C++
  • Experience with Fans component design methods and practices to include Impact and Containment, Aero Design, Composites, Thermals, and Lifting spreadsheets


Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Job Posting Date

28 Sept 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.

$98,566 - $160,169-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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