Rolls-Royce plc

Turbomachinery Component Design Engineer - Research and Technology

Rolls-Royce plc$78K — $128K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus 1+ years of hands-on experience; OR
  • Master's degree in Engineering; OR
  • JD/PhD in Engineering
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Strong knowledge in mechanical design and cross-discipline engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver design solutions for components, assemblies, and engines with a focus on safety and manufacturing capability.
  • Communicate design definitions to stakeholders, ensuring adherence to policies and innovative approaches.
  • Create automated tools for streamlined component design and workflow.
  • Apply Robust Design and Risk Management techniques for optimal outcomes.
  • Ensure quality assurance by checking design documents per technical requirements.
  • Conduct analyses for part and component dimensioning using automated workflows and analytical methods.
  • Create and manage technical documentation to comply with organizational policies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package including base pay and discretionary bonuses.
  • Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance options available.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays, including parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement and access to long-term incentive plans.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Turbomachinery Component Design Engineer - Research and Technology

Working Pattern: Full time

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

Relocation assistance is provided as needed for this opportunity.

Global Grade/Level: GG09

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Component Design Engineer to join the Rolls-Royce team in Indianapolis. The Component Design Engineer shall create engineering solutions that satisfy functional and physical requirements from the Product System and Sub-System level environments. The Component Design Engineer is responsible for the on-time delivery and quality of component design definition artefacts i.e. documents, models, definitions that meet system and sub-system requirements. The Component Design Engineer is responsible for integration of the technical activities for their design solutions.

What you will be doing
  • Deliver design solutions for component(s), complex assemblies and whole engines in consideration of safety, manufacturing capability, product physical and functional robustness. Design solutions also should address Unit Cost, Lifecycle Cost, Weight, Maintainability, and Repair.
  • Deliver definition to appropriate stakeholder groups' requirements (e.g. manufacturing (domestic/external), project customers, airframers and partners, analysis team etc.) in accordance with associated agreed policies via conventional and future state approaches (Model Based Definition in association with the Model Based Environment).
  • Create and use automated and integrated tool sets. When repeat design is anticipated, create automated workflows to enable the design of the component utilizing house style, standard features, and standard assessments to define the optimum design as part of automated MBD, manufacture and measurement definitions.
  • Application of Robust Design, Systems Engineering, Risk Management (xFMEA) and Design in Context to ensure right first time can be achieved.
  • Quality Assurance through checking design documents, models, drawings in accordance with RRMS technical requirements and proactive Zero Defects approaches.
  • Carry out analyses using formula-based calculations and/or automated workflows for dimensioning of parts and components (e.g. stability, stiffness, profiles, balance point, weights) and where appropriate, use analytical rules, tools and methods to underwrite the design solution against requirements.
  • Create technical documents to comply with process, knowledge management, information and data policies.
  • Manage product configuration and ensure data integrity.
  • Execute sub-system integration process including the appropriate use of Systems Engineering and Robust Design tools to ensure that the technical attributes of the Sub-system design meet the agreed requirements.


Basic Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 1+ years of related hands-on experience; OR
  • Masters degree in Engineering; OR
  • JD/PhD in Engineering
  • In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen


Preferred Requirements:
  • Strong technical knowledge in mechanical design methodologies and an understanding of cross-discipline engineering concepts which include but are not limited to manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis, cost engineering and product definition.
  • An 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
  • Good communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization
  • Knowledge of gas turbine subsystems and components and their function and operation
  • Demonstrated experience in progressing designs/changes through a gated review process.


Infinite Potential

Closing Date: 08/07/2026

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Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Job Posting Date

24 Jul 2026; 00:07

Pay Range

$78,918 - $128,242-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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