IR Specialist

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

We have a great opportunity for a talented engineer to join the Rolls-Royce LibertyWorks team as an IR Specialist. As an IR Specialist, you will perform infrared signature analysis of hot parts and plume of aircraft exhaust systems. This role supports the entire product life cycle, from concept generation and evaluation to in-service support. Rolls-Royce is one of the enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions. At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics along with 2+ years of experience in IR signature design/analysis, thermodynamics, gas dynamics, fluid mechanics and/or engine design, OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics, OR JD/PhD
Proficiency in computer programming languages such as FORTRAN, Visual Basic, and/or C++
To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Electro-optics and/or IR analysis and modeling
Survivability analysis experience
Experience with IR test design and execution
Familiarity with industry analysis tools (such as COAST, TECplot, Matlab + Simscape, AMESim, Fluent, STAR-CCM+, NPSS)
Aerospace industry experience preferred
Active security clearance (Secret or higher) beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

Perform infrared analysis of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, missiles, marine craft, and associated propulsion systems using survivability analysis software (commercial, military, customer provided, and/or RR internal)
Prepare and deliver analysis results in formal and informal design reviews, both internal and external (customer-facing)
Perform infrared testing of exhaust systems and components in both ground and flight test environments
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team for the design of low-observable IR exhaust systems (ex. infrared suppressors)
Continued personal development is encouraged through one-on-one mentoring, attendance at industry conferences, and participation in specialized technical short courses

Benefits

bonus
employee support assistance
employee discounts
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
a long-term incentive plan