Aeromechanics Engineer - LibertyWorks

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Aeromechanics Engineer to support LibertyWorks and defense programs. You’ll evaluate turbomachinery sub-systems for aeroelastic phenomena, conducting both computational analyses and experiments to address high cycle fatigue, flutter, damping and mistuning.

Responsibilities include running analyses with in‑house CFD, planning tests, and collaborating with aero and mechanical engineers to advance new engine designs and investigate in‑service vibration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years aeromechanical experience.
• Master/PhD with aeromechanics focus.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain US security clearance (US citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Run aeromechanics analysis with in‑house CFD for forced response, flutter and aeroelastic phenomena.
• Use reduced order models to evaluate distortion, mistuning and intake acoustics effects.
• Plan tests and post‑process data to validate analytical methods and identify vibration issues.
• Identify product introduction needs and work with experts on certification strategies.
• Collaborate with aeromechanics and design teams to progress engine concepts and investigations.
• Present technical results via reports and presentations to Rolls‑Royce teams.

Skills

Aeromechanics

CFD

Bash

Fortran

Python

Matlab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Aeromechanics

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Aeromechanics Engineer - LibertyWorks

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable

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:

A new opportunity has arisen for an Aeromechanics Engineer to join LibertyWorks supporting our broad portfolio of defense programs. In this role, you’ll support the evaluation of various turbomachinery subsystems, including fan, compressor, and/or turbine gas paths, by assessing fluid-structure interaction and the subsequent vibration of airfoils and other components. Evaluations will be performed both computationally and experimentally for preliminary design, engine certification, optimization, cost reductions, and failure investigations across a wide range of applications. As a specialist in this field, you will have the opportunity to bring forward innovative analytical solutions for customers on new/fielded products to resolve important issues related to high cycle fatigue, flutter, damping and mistuning.

What you will be doing:

• Run aeromechanics analysis with in-house CFD to evaluate forced response, flutter, rotating stall and other aeroelastic phenomena. Evaluating mistuning and nonlinear dynamics
• Perform basic computer programming as needed to work more efficiently. Using reduced order models to evaluate the effects of inlet distortion, mistuning, intake acoustics, and other parameters on various aeromechanics related problems
• Test planning and post-processing to support aeromechanics testing and to validate analytical methods. Interpreting test data to identify and explain component vibration
• Identify new product introduction requirements for aeromechanics and working with subject matter experts to establish certification strategies
• Collaborate with the local and global aeromechanics community to develop rules, tools, methods, and people. Collaborate with aero designers, mechanical designers, stress analysts and test engineers to progress new engine designs and support in service vibration investigations
• Communicating technical and business results via reports and presentations to senior engineers, both within and external to Rolls-Royce

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of aeromechanical experience OR;
• Masters degree in Engineering with academic focus related to aeromechanics OR;
• PhD, with academic focus related to aeromechanics
• To be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong interest in the field of turbomachinery aeromechanics and willingness to develop new skills
• Previous experience with computational fluid dynamics, with interest in unsteady simulations with fluid-structure interaction
• Previous experience with collecting and analyzing aeromechanics-related data, such as from strain gages and blade tip timing/light probes/NSMS
• Familiarity with finite elements analysis, specifically modal analysis
• Programming skills such as Bash, Fortran, Matlab, and Python
• Knowledge of ongoing academic research related to aeroelasticity in gas turbines

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.

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.

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$98,566 - $160,169-Annually

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Job Posting Date

28 Sept 2026; 00:09

Infinite Potential

Infinite Potential