Job Description

Job Title: Thermofluids Systems Engineer

Working Pattern: Full time

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

The Thermofluid Systems Engineer is responsible for design and analysis of gas turbine air, oil, fuel, and thermal management systems along with component and/or subsystem thermal analysis. The role supports the entire product lifecycle from concept generation and evaluation to in-service support.

What you will be doing

• Perform detailed fluid flow analyses of gas turbine engine systems, subsystems, and components using 1-D network analysis
• Perform heat transfer analyses of gas turbine engine subsystems and components as well as Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) analyses in support of fluid flow and heat transfer understanding
• Support resolution of system-level issues by interfacing with Engine Performance and the rest of System Design, Controls, Installations, Turbines, Compressors, Combustion, and Power Transmissions & Structures organizations
• Provide technical support to product design and support teams
• Contribute to their team in defining and completing technical work packages to meet customer requirements
• Support engine development testing through analysis or on-site test by planning, monitoring, inspection of instrumented hardware (pre and post-test), data reduction, and model validation
• Prepare and deliver analysis results in formal and informal design reviews
• Provide direction in diagnosis of thermofluid system related engine and/or component problems and identify and/or develop new and better approaches to the thermofluid system process and guides

Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor`s degree in Engineering, with 2+ years' experience in thermodynamics, gas dynamics, fluid mechanics and/or engine design; OR,
• Master`s degree in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics with experience in thermodynamics, gas dynamics, fluid mechanics and/or engine design; OR,
• PhD in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics with experience in thermodynamics, gas dynamics, fluid mechanics and/or engine design

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship

Preferred Requirements:

• Proficiency in computer programming language such as FORTRAN, Visual Basic, and/or C++
• Experience in heat transfer/thermals modelling and analysis, particularly related to fan and compressor sub-systems
• Experience in gas turbine fluid system design, modeling, and analysis
• Experience with Thermofluid Systems analysis tools (SPAN, SC03, AMESim, Fluent, STAR-CCM+, NPSS)
• Experience with workflow automation (Preliminary System Design and/or Component Design Systems)
• Experience in gas-turbine engine development / production / overhaul test analysis and troubleshooting

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonuses, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

Relocation is available for this role, as applicable.

Closing Date: 07/24/2026

Global Grade/Level: GG10

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Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Job Posting Date

10 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.