Job Description

Test Facility Mechanical Engineer

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

Who we are:

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, you’ll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that champions belonging, creativity, and your professional growth.

The Function:

As a Test Facility Mechanical Engineer for Rolls-Royce, you’ll work with all aspects of test facility lifecycles. The test facility lifecycle consists of work related to new facility creation, conversion and adaptation of test equipment, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, capability improvements, and facility decommissioning activities.

What you’ll do:

This is an exciting new position where you’ll work with test engineering and project groups to help ensure Rolls-Royce has the test facility capabilities ready when they are needed.

You could be presented with the following opportunities:

• Design and deliver mechanical test equipment for; gas turbine whole engine/subsystem/component, hybrid electric propulsion, thermal management, directed energy, and energy storage system testing.
• Evaluate, selects and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptation and modifications to existing test equipment.
• Applies, sizes, selects, installs, uses, and troubleshoots process control systems, load absorbers, valves, piping, fittings, tubing, pumps, motors, pneumatic systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Create specifications, cost/ schedule estimates, obtains vendor quotations, and initiates procurement/fabrication process.
• Perform job oversight during the test facility conversions or test equipment installations. Provide direction for internal personnel and/or contracted personnel. Organize safety meetings related to installation efforts. Coordinate to ensure installations do not interfere with other testing that may be in progress or planned.
• Documents work through concept sketches, layouts, drawings, reports, memos, best practice guides, and regular status updates/emails
• Developing solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope. Working without constant or direct oversight, but under the general guidance of the team manager or more senior engineers
• You will also perform stress, strain, thermal, and life calculations or analyses to ensure equipment design is fit for purpose while doing 3D modeling and drafting work with participation as a team member in operational improvement projects.

What you’ll need:

Basic Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum
• 3.0 GPA
• Must have graduated between May 2024 and May 2025

Candidates will be able to/have:

You will need a technical background and a degree in engineering.

In addition, you will need excellent communication skills, be driven to ask questions, seek novel solutions, and work well in a collaborative environment.

We are looking for candidates that have that mechanical mindset, interested in breaking down how something might work and figuring out solutions and putting the puzzle pieces together.

Relevant Majors : Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Work Authorization Eligibility : Must be a U.S. Citizen

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

At Rolls-Royce we also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Relocation assistance provided if applicable.

Closing Date: May 31st, 2025

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Job Posting Date
20 May 2025; 00:05

Pay Range

$73,437 - $81, 035-Annually

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

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 is one of the world’s leading industrial technology companies. They create power to connect, power and protect society. Focussed on three core areas in Civil Aerospace, Defence and Power Systems, Rolls-Royce are determined to use their position as a global power group to play a role in creating a net zero carbon future for us all.