Mechanical Enclosure Design Engineer – Component Design

Job Summary

Mechanical Enclosure Design Engineer – Full‑time – Indianapolis, IN or West Lafayette, IN. The role involves designing electronic enclosures for aero gas turbine engines, ensuring they meet project requirements from concept through qualification test. The engineer supports local Rolls‑Royce Corporation and global engine programs and may be involved at any project stage, including brief development, design, prototype testing, and production implementation.

• Perform component trade studies for new and existing hardware.
• Create and review functional and physical interfaces and generate analysis requirements for enclosures.
• Collaborate with electronics engineering to meet joint mechanical and electronic requirements and guidelines.
• Support creation of detailed drawings and model‑based definitions; support procurement of conforming hardware.
• Orchestrate technical reviews and design reviews, produce technical presentations and reports for project and customer stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with product certification requirements (e.g., RTCA/DO‑160, MIL‑STD‑810).

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 1+ year of design experience, or Master’s or PhD in Engineering.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• 3+ years of experience in electronic enclosure design.
• Proficiency with computer‑aided design and analysis tools such as Siemens NX and ANSYS.
• Familiarity with cross‑discipline engineering concepts (manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis).
• Knowledge of aero gas turbine control systems.
• Experience using Siemens NX for design and component testing processes.

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, disability, life, accident insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental and family care leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and long‑term incentive plan.
• Hybrid working arrangement – typically three days per week in the workplace; remote flexibility approved per business needs.
• Relocation assistance available.

Closing date:
June 30th, 2026.

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.