Launch” into Mechanical Design Engineering

Job Description “Launch” into Mechanical Design Engineering

Duration:
Permanent

Location:

Indianapolis, Indiana (Onsite)

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 in an Emerging Talent programme, you'll have the opportunity to work on world‑class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high‑performance culture.

“Launch” is our new pathway for graduates stepping directly into permanent roles. The program is designed for ambitious graduates (Bachelors, Masters or PhD level) who are ready to make an impact from day one, supported with on‑the‑job learning and career progression opportunities. You’ll join an engaged, multi‑disciplinary team of engineers who will help you understand the system control system landscape and gain exposure to its many dimensions.

This is a great opportunity to build your skills while contributing to some of the most important and challenging programs Rolls‑Royce is working on – both now and in the future. You’ll also be part of a broader organization, offering a wide range of growth opportunities to help you build a fulfilling career. In this role, you’ll be based in the Electrical, Electronics, Software, Control System Design, and System Security (E24S) capability group.

• Work on a wide variety of projects to support our diverse customer base.
• Design, analyse and test electronic hardware enclosure components for our Electronic Engine Controllers and Engine Health Monitors.
• Develop and understand component requirements with internal and external customers.
• Perform CAD modelling, create manufacturing drawings, and conduct tolerance stack‑ups and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Carry out FEA and thermal analyses and test mechanical designs to demonstrate compliance with required performance.
• Collaborate within a cross‑functional, agile team under the guidance of a Senior Engineer.

• Knowledge of control system design, requirements management, testing, data analysis and simulation/modeling tools.
• Ability to solve problems efficiently and effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a variety of audiences (e.g., team members, technical experts, and management).
• Effective presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel to worksites to perform job responsibilities.
• Relevant majors:
  Educated to a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Graduation eligibility:
  Those who have earned their degree between December 2025 and August 2026.
• Work authorization eligibility:
  Ability to work in the U.S. with indefinite work authorization; no sponsor ships are available for this role.

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.

Rolls‑Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.