Title: Sr. Applications Engineer – Military

Position Summary:

This position performs engineering work related to researching, designing, and the application of engines and engine systems used in military/defense applications. This position must have strong engine knowledge and experience. The focus of this position is development of reciprocating diesel and/or gas engine systems.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage product performance attributes and lifecycle management for new or existing products
• Specify, size, and select subsystem components for engine or engine related system designs according to project specification
• Development of engine design concepts and derivation of subsystem and safety requirements
• Coordinate and contribute to design execution with cross-functional project team
• Create and execute Design Validation Plan (DVP) according to company standards
• Perform engine and subsystem performance testing, including data analysis for new or existing engine platforms
• Author test reports, performance summary reports, or other customer facing reports as needed
• Preparation of schedules and presentation of selected alternatives
• Support customer service, training, sales, and other departments as necessary
• Support in-field testing as necessary
• Contribute to Engine Calibration refinement via analytics and testing
• Support analysis for various fuel types and emissions scenarios
• Coordinate required data with key customer accounts
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required

Basic Requirements: 

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) plus 5 years engineering experience or 9 years Automotive, Mechanical, or engineering experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required as this position could be working under a government contract

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with any of the following systems: automotive, power generation, engine calibration, engine design, engine simulation
• Preferred experience with: Matlbab\Simulink, NI Labview, PLC Programming
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills
• Strong project management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite

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.