Turbomachinery Component Design Engineer - Research and Technology

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

11d•$78,918 - $128,242•Hybrid

About The Position

Rolls-Royce is hiring a Component Design Engineer for its Research and Technology team in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role creates engineering solutions that satisfy functional and physical requirements at product-system and subsystem levels. The engineer is responsible for the on-time delivery and quality of component design definition artifacts, including documents, models, and definitions, and for integrating the technical activities associated with design solutions. The engineer delivers designs for components, complex assemblies, and engines, accounting for safety, manufacturability, physical and functional robustness, unit and lifecycle cost, weight, maintainability, and repair. The role creates and delivers definitions that meet stakeholder requirements and agreed policies, including through Model Based Definition and the Model Based Environment. It also applies robust design, systems engineering, risk management, and design-in-context methods; performs design assurance and analyses; creates compliant technical documentation; manages configuration and data integrity; and executes subsystem integration. The position is full time and hybrid, based in Indianapolis, with an average of three days onsite. Relocation assistance is provided as needed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The posted annual pay range is $78,918–$128,242. The closing date is November 30, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least 1 year of related hands-on experience, or a Master’s degree in Engineering, or a JD/PhD in Engineering.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical knowledge of mechanical design methodologies and understanding of cross-discipline engineering concepts, including manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis, cost engineering, and product definition.
Ability to apply logical, analytical, and innovative thinking to technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters.
Knowledge and experience of product integrity/liability and certification frameworks.
Good communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of gas turbine subsystems and components, including their function and operation.
Demonstrated experience progressing designs or changes through a gated review process.

Responsibilities

Deliver component, complex assembly, and engine design solutions that account for safety, manufacturing capability, product robustness, unit and lifecycle cost, weight, maintainability, and repair.
Deliver design definitions that meet stakeholder requirements and agreed policies, using conventional approaches and Model Based Definition within the Model Based Environment.
Create and use automated, integrated toolsets; develop automated workflows for anticipated repeat designs using house style, standard features, and standard assessments.
Apply Robust Design, Systems Engineering, Risk Management (xFMEA), and Design in Context to support right-first-time outcomes.
Check design documents, models, and drawings against RRMS technical requirements and apply proactive Zero Defects approaches.
Perform formula-based calculations and/or automated analyses to dimension parts and components, including stability, stiffness, profiles, balance point, and weight; use analytical rules, tools, and methods where appropriate to demonstrate that designs meet requirements.
Create technical documents in accordance with process, knowledge management, information, and data policies.
Manage product configuration and ensure data integrity.
Execute the subsystem integration process, using appropriate Systems Engineering and Robust Design tools to ensure subsystem technical attributes meet agreed requirements.
Integrate the technical activities associated with design solutions and deliver design definition artifacts on time and to the required quality.