Materials Engineer

Materials Engineer

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN.

As a Materials Engineer you will provide knowledge and expertise and execute tasks on the development of materials, processes, models and analysis methods, the application of materials to the design, test, manufacture, and service operation of systems, the approval, validation and control of raw materials and/or component manufacturing processes, and the execution of failure or defect investigations. You will provide knowledge, expertise and guidance in chemistry and/or corrosion disciplines deployed in the support of the full product life cycle.

Why Rolls-Royce?

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.

We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives 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.

What you will be doing

• Manage and deliver complex materials development programs through the gated review processes.
• Effectively engage with engineers from all disciplines to understand material development requirements
• Scope, develop and manage test programs to demonstrate and validate a wide variety of material properties
• Manage materials development programs to meet cost, quality and delivery commitments
• Analyze and interpret data from material property testing
• A key contributor to development and validation of materials and components for LibertyWorks R&T programs.

Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Materials or Chemistry with at least two years of hands on experience; OR
• Master's or PhD in Engineering, Materials or Chemistry
• Must be a US Citizen and be eligible to obtain DoD clearance

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of polymer matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites and ceramic coatings
• Knowledge of sol-gel based processes
• Experience with developing or using process models for chemical processes
• Ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking to a range of technical problems
• Practical knowledge and use of advanced analytical techniques
• Understanding and use of manufacturing techniques for polymer matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites and ceramic coatings would also be beneficial.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

Relocation assistance will be provided as applicable.

Global Grade/Level: GG10

Closing Date: 08/07/2026

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.