Job DescriptionJob Title: Mechanical Engineer - Component Design
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3-days a week onsite on avg)
Working Location: Indianapolis, IN
Relocation assistance is available for this position as applicable
Position SummaryThe Component Design Engineer will work primarily with the components within the major subsystems to design, produce, and test components and mechanical systems for Rolls-Royce 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 Requirements:- Bachelors in Engineering with 2+ years of gas turbine engine design experience; OR
- Masters Degree in Engineering; OR
- PhD in 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 Requirements:- 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 Lifing spreadsheets
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
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Job CategoryMechanical Systems
Job Posting Date27 Oct 2026; 00:10
Pay RangePay 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
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.
