Job Description

“Launch” into Design Engineering ( LibertyWorks)

Duration: Permanent

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Why join Rolls-Royce?

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 program, 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.

Position Summary:

“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 specify and design solutions including mechanical, electrical, controls and other hardware as defined by assigned projects. You’ll be accountable for all aspects of hardware design, analysis, and definition and you’ll support fabrication and testing to deliver LibertyWorks' products. In this role, you’ll ensure that component designs meet project requirements from concept through demonstration testing.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading design and analysis activities for mechanical systems hardware, from requirements capture through to program completion

• Understanding and cascading system requirements into sub-system and component hardware requirements, and issuing requirement documents

• Providing hardware design concepts and performing trade studies to optimize hardware, including basic CADD modeling and analysis

• Creating and documenting functional and physical interfaces with other component engineers

• Developing hardware bills of material and collaborating across teams to integrate with the project-level product structure and configuration

• Supporting the creation of engineering drawings and/or model-based definitions for project/manufacturing to procure conforming hardware

• Providing limits for engine and rig testing, and supporting testing, including assessment of test results and tested hardware

• Developing technical presentations and associated technical reports in the delivery of solutions

Who we’re looking for:

• Strong interpersonal skills, intellectual curiosity and the ability to solve problems using analytical and critical thinking

• Familiarity using computer aided design tools such as NX

• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T), and the creation of limit stacks.

• Familiarity with generic design processes and design methods

• Some experience using finite element analysis tools (such as ANSYS Classic or Workbench)

• Programming skills such as Visual Basic, Matlab, Python, PERL, C++

• Understanding of engine assembly and testing

Our behaviours drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.

Relevant majors:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear or Aerospace Engineering required at a minimum.

Graduation eligibility: Graduating between December 2025 and June 2026

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Work authorization eligibility: To be considered for this role, you must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

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

Closing Date: October 31, 2025

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Job Posting Date
20 Oct 2025; 00:10

Pay Range

$75,640.00 - $83,872.00-Annually

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.

Rolls-Royce has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. Designing, building and servicing systems that provide critical power to customers, where safety and reliability are paramount. Our engineering excellence is the power behind some of the most critical technologies used in the air, at sea and on land. Across Civil Aerospace, Power Systems, Defence and in our unique nuclear capabilities, we provide a range of differentiated technologies and products.