Rolls-Royce plc

Sr. Application Engineer - Military

Rolls-Royce plc$100K — $162K *
Novi, MI 48375In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • 5 years of engineering experience or 9 years in a related field
  • U.S. Citizenship necessary due to potential government contracts
  • Experience in automotive, power generation, engine calibration, design, or simulation preferred
  • Familiarity with tools like Matlab/Simulink and NI Labview is beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Manage product performance and lifecycle management for military engine systems
  • Specify and select components for engine designs based on project needs
  • Develop engine design concepts and establish subsystem requirements
  • Coordinate design efforts with cross-functional teams
  • Execute Design Validation Plans (DVP) in line with company standards
  • Conduct engine performance testing and data analysis on systems
  • Prepare technical reports and present findings to customers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package including discretionary bonuses
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay
  • Tuition reimbursement for career development
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support
  • Flexible spending account and health savings account options
Full Job Description

Job Description

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


Job Posting Date

29 May 2026; 00:05

Pay Range

$100,083 - $162,635-Annually


Location:

Novi, MI

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, and employment type.

The Business UnitPower Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

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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