Mechanical Engineer

Job Description
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Working Pattern: Full-time
Working location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Schedule 3 days in office)
Relocation is available
Why 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, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.
You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.
Position Summary
The Mechanical Engineer will develop control system hardware requirements, then guide Rolls-Royce approved suppliers through the detailed design process to ensure that delivered hardware meets all technical and program requirements.
The role will focus on aftermarket support of our control system hardware which may include field investigations, processing design changes and evaluating non-conforming hardware. The Mechanical Engineer may perform within a small team of colleagues to deliver the required hardware and associated documentation and will interface with both the external suppliers and the internal engine program teams.
What you will be doing
Own the responsibility for a package of mechanical control units on an existing platform, looking after performance and reliability
Drive the coordination of effort with various suppliers to quickly resolve technical, manufacturing and supply chain issue.
Investigate in-service issues, driving the efforts to find root cause and determine corrective action
Review and disposition non-conforming material, identify cost or reliability improvements, and process design changes to improve component reliability.
Advocate for the component suppliers through internal gated design reviews, overseeing any new qualification efforts that are driven by design changes
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering with 1+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or control systems, OR
Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering, OR
PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace or Electrical Engineering
In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred Requirements:
2+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
Experience with control systems hardware design
Experience with change management and risk management processes
Experience with Root Cause Analysis and other problem-solving techniques
Knowledge of RTCA/DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 environmental testing standards
Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.
Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.
Infinite Potential
Closing Date: 10/31/2026
Job Category
Software Systems
Job Posting Date
15 Oct 2026; 00:10
Pay Range
Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.
$78,918 - $128,242-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.