AE Defense Turbo-Machinery Design Engineer

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AE Defense Turbo‑Machinery Design Engineer (Full‑time, Indianapolis, IN)

• Create innovative design solutions to achieve technical and business requirements.
• Develop component requirements documents for owned hardware and design concepts, and perform trade studies to optimize hardware.
• Carry out analyses using formula‑based calculations and/or automated workflows for dimensionaling of parts and components (e.g., stability, stiffness, profiles, balance point, weights).
• Use analytical rules, tools, and methods to underwrite the design solution against requirements.
• Support the creation of detailed drawings and model‑based definition; provide project and manufacturing support to procure conforming hardware.
• Establish limits for engine and rig testing, support testing activities, and assess test results and tested hardware.
• Develop solutions for dispositioning non‑conforming hardware in production and aftermarket.
• Create and review technical presentations and reports to deliver solutions.
• Generate functional and physical interface definitions and analysis requirements for components.
• Provide input for component‑level risks, complete DFMEA, and conduct risk assessments for owned components.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years of design experience, or Master’s/PhD in the same field.
• Experience using computer‑aided design tools such as NX.

• Familiarity with gas turbine components and subsystems, including blades, vanes, wheels, and casings, and knowledge of materials, dynamics, and aerothermal methods.
• Ability to apply logical, analytical, and innovative thinking to a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters.
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and the creation of limit stacks.
• Knowledge of generic design processes and component‑specific design guidance.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and product integrity/liability and certification frameworks.
• Strong communication and presentation skills at all organizational levels.
• Experience with engine assembly, testing, and gas turbine compressor & turbine wheel design and analysis methods.
• Experience with finite element analysis tools such as ANSYS.
• Programming skills such as Visual Basic, Matlab, Python, PERL, C++ and/or use of computational tools like Matlab.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, willingness to accept responsibility, and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule.

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus plan.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Health savings account, flexible spending account, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental and family care leave, and tuition reimbursement.
• Long‑term incentive plan.
• Hybrid working arrangement: attend the workplace on average three days per week.

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