Rolls-Royce plc

Project Application Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of project/program management experience, or a Master's degree, or JD/PhD
  • U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary Project Application Engineer with Siemens Energy for designated engine applications
  • Act as the primary contact for sharing technical information across businesses and managing the Technical Management Committee
  • Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project tasks are completed according to standards
  • Manage Intellectual Property Rights between Rolls-Royce and Siemens Energy
  • Communicate complex engineering projects to stakeholders internally and externally
  • Develop and ensure adherence to the System Engineering strategy within project governance
  • Handle project cost management, planning, risk assessment, and continuous improvement activities
  • Oversee engineering safety management system activities and support safety reviews

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package including base pay and discretionary bonuses
  • Eligibility for health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off and certain holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Long-term incentive plan available
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Project Application Engineer

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working Location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Position Summary

As the Project Application Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional team leading the support of the industrial energy applications for Mature Engines including T56/501, RB211-524 and Trent 800. This is an exciting opportunity with significant external collaboration with the customer. In this unique role, you will be the primary engineering interface with Siemens Energy for industrial applications. You will be responsible for the delivery of the engineering IPT objectives defined by the engine programs. The scope includes planning and executing technical projects while having responsibility for maintaining the delivery schedule and budget.

What you will be doing
  • Primary Project Application Engineer with Siemens Energy for the industrial engine applications for the T56/501, Trent 800 and RB211-524 engines
  • Act as Liaison Officer on the Technical Management Committee with Siemens Energy and the prime point of contact for controlling technical information between the businesses
  • Lead global multi-disciplinary teams across different specialisms to drive completion of project tasks and deliverables in accordance with applicable processes, procedures and regulations
  • Manage Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) between Rolls-Royce and Siemens Energy
  • Effectively communicate complex technical projects with program stakeholders both internally to leadership and externally to customers, regulators, and airframers
  • Develop the System Engineering strategy for the project and ensure this is reflected in the project governance and project master schedule
  • Execute WBS cost account management (CAM), integrated planning/scheduling, earned-value assessment, risk management and continuous improvement tasks
  • Own engineering safety management system (SMS) activities including support of safety review boards, Red Tops, Safety Alert Reports, Safety Management Plans and other SMS processes


Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of project/program management experience, or
  • Master's degree in Engineering, or
  • JD/PhD
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this role


Preferred Requirements:

  • Demonstrated project planning and management experience and ability to work without supervision on an extended, multifunctional engineering project team
  • Experience working in engineering technical project management including interactions with customers, suppliers and partners
  • Experience supporting multiple engine programs simultaneously
  • Understanding of engineering design, procurement, manufacturing and assembly
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment taking rational risks to meet customer deliverables
  • Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity
  • Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issues
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills


Infinite Potential

Closing Date: August 1, 2026

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Job Category

Validation and Verification

Job Posting Date

23 Jul 2026; 00:07

Pay 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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