AE Defense Turbo-Machinery Design Engineer

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AE Defense Turbo-Machinery Design Engineer will work primarily with the components within the Compressor & Turbine subsystems with special attention to compressor and turbine wheels to design, produce, and test components and mechanical systems. In this role, the candidate ensures the component definition meets project requirements from concept through to demonstration test.

Requirements

Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years of design experience
Masters Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Experience using computer aided design tools such as NX

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with gas turbines (blades, vanes, wheels, casings) component and sub-system design, including materials, dynamics, and aerothermal methods
An ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters
Experience using computer aided design tools such as NX
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and the creation of limit stacks
Experience with generic design processes as well as component specific design guidance
Familiarity with manufacturing processes
Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks
Good communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization
Familiarity with engine assembly and testing
Familiarity with gas turbine compressor & turbine wheel design and analysis methods
Experience using finite element analysis tools (such as ANSYS)
Programming skills such as Visual Basic, Matlab, Python, PERL, C++ and/or computational tools such as Matlab
Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment; willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative; and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Create innovative design solutions to achieve technical and business requirements
Create component requirements documents for owned hardware and hardware design concepts and perform trade studies to optimize hardware
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, using analytical rules, tools and methods to underwrite the design solution against requirements.
Support creation of detailed drawings and model based definition and support project/manufacturing to procure conforming hardware
Provide limits for engine and rig testing and supporting testing including assessment of test results and tested hardware
Develop solutions for dispositioning non-conforming hardware in production and aftermarket
Create technical presentations and associated technical reports in the delivery of solutions
Create and review functional and physical interfaces and generate analysis requirements for components
Provide input for component level risks and complete DFMEA and risk assessments for owned components.