Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce

Senior Component Design Engineer - Transmissions

Indianapolis, North Building Meridian Center (US-MC-NB) · Senior · Full-time

Work authorization required$94k-$153kDetected 21 days ago
ExcelSupply ChainSiemens NXCFDGD&TMechanical DesignResearchLeadershipCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century.
  • We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
  • Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025.

Responsibilities

  • Senior Component Design Engineer - Transmissions
  • You will develop complex engineering solutions that satisfy cutting-edge aerospace functional and physical requirements and exhibit robustness for manufacturing capability.
  • In addition, you'll support capability growth of the local and global transmissions team as well as developing guidance and training materials associated with advanced bearings and gas turbine advanced sealing systems.
  • Develop and deliver new component designs for high-performance gas turbine bearings and seals, which includes (but is not limited to) creating design concepts, optimizing concepts to a final definition, preparing technical presentations and documents, performing dimensional analyses, supporting creation of drawings, delivering hardware for validation, and release of hardware to production.
  • Lead investigations of in-service and/or development hardware issues including failure analysis, root cause / corrective action (RCCA), reporting, and documentation.
  • Present and defend design solutions and technical work to program leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Perform strength and lifing analyses for gas turbine bearings and seals to substantiate suitability for new engine applications and extended performance of existing engines
  • Support the supply chain in procuring hardware including review of supplier production method documentation, assessment of non-conforming hardware, and review of supplier change proposals.
  • Support manufacturing, assembly, service, and aftermarket issues promptly as they arise to keep production on target and the fleet in operation

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, with 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, OR
  • Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering, OR
  • To be considered for this role, you must be a US Citizen
  • Experience with aerospace power transmission components and systems, including gearboxes, rolling element bearings, journal bearings, shafts, and seals
  • Experience with computational fluid dynamics analysis methods related to air and oil movement.
  • Expertise in dimensional tolerance stack-ups and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) including thermal effects on tolerances
  • Knowledge of gas turbine subsystems and components and their function and operation
  • Expertise in the following software applications: Siemens NX, Siemens Teamcenter, Microsoft Excel
  • Your needs are as unique as you are.

Compensation

  • $94,160 - $153,010-Annually
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Job Posting Date
  • 30 Jun 2026; 00:06

Benefits

  • Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
  • We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits.
  • These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
  • Advance the bearing and seal capability through research and technology, education, knowledge management, and consultation.

Company info

  • As a Senior Component Design Engineer - Transmissions, you will be part of the global Turbomachinery Engineering, Technology & Safety organization.
  • As part of the ET&S Transmissions engineering team, you'll be responsible for developing, assessing, and delivering high-performance gas turbine rolling element bearings and advanced aerospace seals that push the envelope with performance, life, and efficiency.
  • We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.
  • We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
  • Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.
  • At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

Equal opportunity

  • Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Share findings with the global turbomachinery team in accordance with export control regulations
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