Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer 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: GG8 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’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on flagship R-R programs and play an important role in addressing some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in Defense. The engineer will specify and design complex gas turbine components. The engineer is accountable for all aspects of hardware design, analysis, and definition, and support fabrication and test to deliver R-R products. In this role, the mechanical engineer ensures the component design meets project requirements from concept through demonstration test. What you will be doing Lead design and analysis activities for mechanical systems hardware, from requirements capture through program completion. Understand and cascade system requirements into sub-system and component hardware requirements and issue requirement documents. Provide hardware design concepts and perform trade studies to optimize hardware including basic CADD modeling and structural analysis. Create and document functional and physical interfaces with other component engineers. Develop hardware bill of material and collaborate across teams to integrate with the project-level product structure and configuration. Support creation of engineering drawings and/or model-based definition for project/manufacturing to procure conforming hardware. Provide limits for engine and rig testing and supporting testing including assessment of test results and tested hardware. Develop technical presentations and associated technical reports in the delivery of solutions. Basic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, OR PhD in Mechanical Engineering In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance. Preferred Requirements: Exceptional people and communication skills Familiarity using computer aided design tools such as NX Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T), and the creation of limit stacks. Familiarity with generic design processes and design methods Some experience using finite element analysis tools (such as ANSYS Classic or Workbench) Programming skills such as Visual Basic, MATLAB, Python, PERL, C++ Understanding of engine assembly and testing 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 03 Aug 2026; 00:08 Pay Range $66,306 - $107,747-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.