Digital Design Lead

Job Description Job Title: Digital Design Lead Working Pattern: Full time Working location: Indianapolis, IN./Hybrid (3 days onsite on avg.) Relocation assistance is provided as needed for this opportunity. Global Grade/Level: Level C Why Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first. You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence. Position Summary We are seeking an inspiring and hands-on Digital Design Lead to accelerate product introduction and deliver digital solutions. As part of a newly formed, cross-functional, global team, you will tackle exciting challenges in AI/ML, engineering design software development, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Physics-Based Modeling & Simulation and Statistical Analysis. Your expertise will help shape our strategy through working closely with Engineering, Digital & IT architects, driving the development of new capabilities (methods, tools & processes), and collaborating with end users to deliver measurable business impact. What you will be doing Lead internal customer engagement to identify, prioritize, and address key opportunities for application of digital technologies providing optimal impact and value to engineering design Lead the development of a subset of digital technologies and deliver them into our wider digital architecture Lead the development and support of codes and applications to allow the efficient deployment of digital technologies into our engineering business value streams. Represent your work with the internal customers, external customers, and user base Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital design. Basic Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of experience in Engineering OR; A Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of related experience in Engineering OR JD/PhD in a STEM discipline In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen or permanent resident. Preferred Requirements: Demonstrated success in accelerating product design and delivering impactful digital products Extensive experience with modern software development methodologies and coding languages Experience developing solutions in surrogate modelling, Generative AI, or Agentic AI to improve engineering design activities Experience leading stakeholder engagement and requirements capture for engineering design improvement activities Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and the product introduction process Demonstrated ability to influence others through effective and positive engagement on technical and business issues Excellent presentations skills and proficiency with standard Office tools Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive. Infinite Potential Closing Date: 08/14/2026

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Job Category Mechanical Systems Job Posting Date 30 Jul 2026; 00:07 Pay Range $122,741 - $199,454-Annually Location: Indianapolis, IN Benefits Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including 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; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.