Aerothermal Local Specialist - Core

Job Title:
Local Specialist – Aerothermal Engineer

Working Pattern:
Fulltime

Working location:
Indianapolis, IN

• Design, analyze, and simulate various gas turbine system components and subsystems using a variety of methodologies, including meanline, through flow, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Work with performance organization and system level design to define, understand, and interpret sub‑system requirements and issue sub‑system performance maps and bids.
• Interface with aeromechanics, heat transfer, and mechanical design to understand and account for impact on aerodynamic design.
• Plan, execute, and oversee component and sub‑system “rig” tests for product development and/or technology development, including data reduction and processing as well as detailed post‑test analysis.
• Assemble, interpret, and report a combination of CFD simulations, experimental results, and first‑principle analyses into a cohesive understanding of component and sub‑system capabilities as measured against requirements.
• Support the wider aerodynamics disciplines, both locally and globally, with capability acquisition via methods and coding, technology plans, and collaborating in the community of practice.
• Practice continuous improvement principles by using and updating best practices, process automation, and eliminating wasteful process steps.
• Act as a mentor, providing direction and guidance to other aerothermal engineers.

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

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics or mathematics and 5+ years of experience in the aero industry OR
• Master's Degree in a quality, engineering discipline or business management and 3+ years experience in the aero industry OR
• JD/PhD
• In order to be eligible for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen.

• Proficient with aerodynamics, turbo machinery, airfoil design, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Competent with gas turbine engine architecture, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Previous experience in component aerodynamic design.
• Communicates aerothermal concepts clearly and succinctly with appropriate technical depth to a variety of audiences.
• Works well in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, product focused team.
• Has a wide awareness of engineering issues & requirements.

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

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.

For fully remote roles, employees can live in any state except Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

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.

July 27, 2026

Pay Range: $122,741 - $199,454 annually