Materials Engineer

Rolls-Royce • Indianapolis, IN

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

We have a great opportunity for a talented engineer to join the Rolls-Royce team as a Materials Specialist. As a Materials Specialist, you will participate in materials development activities as well as support multi-disciplinary engineering teams on technology and product development programs. This role supports the entire product life cycle, from concept generation and evaluation to in-service support. Rolls-Royce is one of the most 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 Chemistry along with 1+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry, OR JD/PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry
• Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Strong academic background in materials science
• Ability to apply knowledge of material / component analysis and condition assessment techniques
• Data analysis and statistical methods
• Familiarity with common software tools such as MATLAB and JMP
• Experience with metals, ceramics, coatings, and/or additive layer manufacturing
• Enthusiasm for low-maturity projects with a number of unknowns

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of materials test and design data
• Manage test programs to demonstrate and validate a wide variety of material properties, including testing performed at external vendors
• Perform work related to the development of new materials, including formulation, evaluation, and maturation from concept to product
• Recommend materials selection and validation approaches as part of larger component design and test projects
• Review technical drawings to ensure compliance with materials engineering standards and specifications
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team for the design of aerospace components
• Continued personal development is encouraged through one-on-one mentoring, attendance at industry conferences, and participation in specialized technical short courses

Benefits

• bonuses
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level