Aerospace Materials Engineer: High-Temp Alloys & Projects

Rolls-Royce plc; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 74,824 - 103,603; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Germany is seeking a Materials Engineer (m/f/d) in Dahlewitz near Berlin to join an interdisciplinary team. The role combines scientific depth with strategic vision, overseeing projects from concept to implementation.

You will lead material development, provide expert guidance on high-temperature alloys for aero engine components, and support design teams with specifications, testing plans, and certification alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with aerospace materials.
• Knowledge of mechanical characterisation, manufacturing processes and degradation mechanisms.
• Familiarity with non-destructive evaluation (NDE) methods and metallographic analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and aerospace specifications.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Resolve material related problems through evaluative judgements and interpret results to identify solutions.
• Provide expert technical guidance on selection and application of high-temperature alloys for aero engine components.
• Support design teams in defining material specifications, allowable properties, and application limits.
• Support root-cause investigations of material-related service issues, in-service failures, and manufacturing non-conformances involving high-temperature alloys.
• Interface with casting, forging, powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing, and coating suppliers to ensure process capability aligns with material requirements.
• Develop and maintain material specifications, design allowables, and application guidelines per airworthiness standards (e.g., EASA CS-E, FAA Part 33).
• Support qualification and certification programs, including material testing plans, data review, and substantiation reports.
• Collaborate with R&D teams on evaluation of new/emerging high-temperature materials and coating systems for future engine programs.
• Provide input to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and lifing methodologies related to material degradation mechanisms.

Skills

Aerospace materials

Mechanical characterization

NDE

Engineering drawings

Analytical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Rolls-Royce Germany is seeking a Materials Engineer (m/f/d) in Dahlewitz near Berlin to join an interdisciplinary team. The role combines scientific depth with strategic vision, overseeing projects from concept to implementation.

You will lead material development, provide expert guidance on high-temperature alloys for aero engine components, and support design teams with specifications, testing plans, and certification alignment.