Rolls-Royce plc

Senior Stress and Lifing Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc$122K — $199K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience or a Master’s with 3+ years in mechanical design/manufacturing engineering, or a PhD in Engineering.
  • US citizenship is required for this position.
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical integrity, stress, and lifing assessments using finite element analysis.
  • Proficient in logical, analytical, and innovative thinking for technical problem-solving.
  • Familiar with product integrity, liability, and certification frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead advanced mechanical integrity and stress assessments using finite element analysis.
  • Mentor junior analysts and provide technical guidance to the team.
  • Conduct peer reviews to ensure quality in analysis projects.
  • Act as the primary contact for mechanical integrity matters, enhancing communication with teams.
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations to stakeholders, simplifying complex analysis findings.
  • Participate actively in the global engineering community, sharing expertise and best practices.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in tools, processes, and methods.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package including base pay and discretionary bonus plan.
  • Health, dental, vision, disability, life and AD&D insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid Time Off and certain paid holidays provided.
  • Tuition reimbursement and long-term incentive plans available.
  • Paid parental and family care leave and Employee Assistance Program offered.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Stress and Lifing Engineer

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN/Hybrid (3 days week onsite avg.)

Relocation assistance is available for this position as applicable.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Stress and Lifing Engineer to join our Mature Programs team, playing a vital role in ensuring the reliability and safety of our products throughout their service life. As a Senior Stress and Lifing Engineer, you will be responsible for the structural analysis of a wide range of static and rotating components, including casings, frames, mounts, and turbine & compressor wheels. These components are essential to the integrity of the engine and are subjected to a variety of complex loading conditions, including thermal, pressure, and mechanical loads. You will apply advanced analysis techniques to ensure these parts meet stringent safety and durability requirements, supporting our commitment to maximizing product performance and maintaining the highest standards of operational safety.

What you will be doing

  • Lead and perform advanced mechanical integrity, stress, and lifing assessments using finite element analysis and other numerical modeling techniques.
  • Mentor and train junior analysts, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development within the team.
  • Conduct peer reviews of analysis projects, ensuring high standards of technical quality and rigor.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for mechanical integrity matters, facilitating effective communication and collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams.
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders, clearly communicating complex analysis results and recommendations.
  • Actively participate in the global engineering community, sharing subject matter expertise and best practices across the organization.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives, driving enhancements to tools, processes, and methods both within the team and across the wider function.

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in mechanical design or manufacturing engineering, OR
  • Master's degree in Engineering with 3+ years of experience in mechanical design or manufacturing engineering, OR
  • PhD in Engineering
  • In order to be considered for this role, you must be a US citizen

Preferred Requirements:

  • 8 or more years of hands-on experience in conducting mechanical integrity, stress and lifing assessments using finite element analysis and other numerical models
  • Ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters
  • Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks
  • Membership of a relevant professional body appropriate to region
  • Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. Its 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 youre driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Infinite Potential

Closing Date: September 25, 2026

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Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Job Posting Date

14 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.


$122,741 - $199,454-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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