Aerothermal Engineering

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

20h•$93,716 - $117,047•Onsite

About The Position

Rolls-Royce’s “Launch” program is a pathway for graduates to transition into the business, with on-the-job learning and career progression opportunities. The Aerothermal Engineer designs, analyzes, and tests gas turbine components, collaborating with other design capabilities to ensure components meet system requirements and to verify the effects of manufacturing variations. The role also develops and verifies computational methods through advanced simulation and rig testing. The position is permanent and based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is intended for graduates pursuing a Master’s or PhD who are graduating in December 2026, May 2027, or August 2027. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The role requires flexibility to travel between sites when needed.

Requirements

Working toward a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related degree.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Graduating in December 2026, May 2027, or August 2027.
Strong passion for the future of technology.
Willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations as needed.
Open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development.
Commitment to putting safety first, doing the right thing, keeping it simple, and making a difference.

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and simulate gas turbine system components and sub-systems using methods including meanline, throughflow, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Collaborate with performance organization and system-level design to define, understand, and interpret sub-system requirements, and issue sub-system performance maps and bids.
Work with aeromechanics, heat transfer, mechanical design, and other capabilities to understand their interfaces with aerodynamic design.
Plan and execute component and sub-system rig tests for product and/or technology development.
Interpret and report CFD simulations, experimental results, and first-principles analyses to develop a cohesive understanding of component and subsystem capabilities against requirements.
Support wider aerodynamics disciplines through capability acquisition, including methods and coding, technology plans, and collaboration across communities of practice.
Apply continuous improvement principles by using and updating best practices, automating processes, and eliminating wasteful process steps.

Benefits

Base pay and discretionary bonus plan.
Eligible employees may enroll in health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Flexible spending account and health savings account.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid Time Off and certain paid holidays.
Paid parental and family care leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Long-term incentive plan.
Personal and professional development support.