Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce

Component Design Engineer: Turbomachinery - Cold End Design (Fans, Compressors, and Rotatives)

Indianapolis · Full-time

Work authorization required$94k-$153kDetected 22 days ago
Supply ChainSiemens NXANSYSStructural AnalysisGD&TAerospace EngineeringLeadershipCollaboration

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

  • Turbomachinery - Cold End Design (Fans, Compressors, and Rotatives)
  • You will develop complex engineering solutions that satisfy cutting-edge aerospace functional and physical requirements and exhibit robustness for manufacturing capability.
  • Within your assigned propulsion system program, you'll be responsible for developing, assessing, and delivering high-performance gas turbine turbomachinery components that push the envelope with performance, life, and efficiency.
  • Create component design definition in accordance with module, system, and customer interface requirements.
  • Create dimensional tolerance stacks, establish Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements, and support manufacturing to produce conforming hardware.
  • Support the supply chain in procuring hardware including review of supplier documentation, assessment of non-conforming hardware, and review of supplier change proposals.
  • Review and approve component requirements for their responsible sub-system's hardware. Develop, approve, and execute validation plans to demonstrate compliance to the requirements.
  • Present and defend design solutions and technical work to program leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Support manufacturing, assembly, service, and aftermarket issues promptly as they arise to keep production on target and the fleet in operation.
  • Perform a leadership role in investigations of in-service and/or development hardware issues including Engine Investigations, failure analysis, root cause / corrective action (RCCA), Technical Variance consultation, reporting, and documentation.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience in design engineering, Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering OR;
  • A Master's degree in Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering OR;
  • To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.
  • Experience with turbine component design methods and practices to include component integrity, Structural Analysis, Thermals and Lifing spreadsheets.
  • Experience with coatings and their application within turbine and hot section systems.
  • Broader experience with rotating and static component design in highly stressed or critical assemblies.
  • Experience working with Siemens NX, Teamcenter and/or ANSYS Workbench.
  • Experience with the definition release process and GD&T.
  • Experience with computer programming and design optimization.
  • Experience working with manufacturing and/or quality, especially with regards to the assessment of non-conforming hardware.

Compensation

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

Benefits

  • We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits.
  • These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
  • Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.

Company info

  • As a Component Design Engineer for gas turbine Turbomachinery components you will be part of the global Engineering, Technology & Safety (ET&S) Turbomachinery organization.
  • 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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