Project Engineer - LibertyWorks

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$73,120 - $118,820•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Project Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on flagship RR programs and play an important role in addressing some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in Defense. As a Project Engineer, you will work to support the component design team to plan, manage, de-risk and deliver a new product introduction program. 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 with 1+ years of related experience, OR; A Masters degree in Engineering, OR; A JD/PhD in Engineering
To be considered for this role you must be a US citizen

Nice To Haves

Strong technical, people and project leadership skills
Experience with new product introduction (NPI) and gated design process
Experience planning and managing activities associated with testing, verification, and certification activities
Experience with project management, including ForProject and Microsoft Project
Experience with Excel, PowerBI and other analytic tools
Experience actively managing risk
Interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment; willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative
Ability to deal with ambiguity, take decisions and make recommendations with minimal data. Quickly understand the key technical issues in potentially complex technical problems on unfamiliar subjects
An excellent command of the English language for both written and oral communications
Ability to plan and coordinate assigned work with other groups and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule

Responsibilities

Prepare costs, schedule estimates and manage project control accounts
Support team with Earned Value, Risk and Change Management
Generate, plan, and manage test, verification, and certification plans
Manage and participate in product introduction gated reviews
Manage risks associated with internal and external environments in accordance with the Program’s Risk Management Plan
Ensure the team’s work is integrated with all relevant higher level plans - including relevant Project Management Plan and Risk Management Plan
Support of proposal/contract mod activity for future work