Aerothermal Engineer

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

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Indianapolis is seeking an Aerothermal Engineer to join our defense development teams. The role focuses on designing, analyzing, and simulating gas turbine components to meet milestone requirements while engaging with cross-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Relocation assistance is provided where applicable. The position offers growth in a high-performance culture within a globally recognized engineering leader committed to safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics or Math with 2+ years of Thermodynamics or Aerodynamics.
• Master of Science in Engineering, Physics or Math.
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and simulate gas turbine components and subsystems using meanline, throughflow, and CFD.
• Define and interpret subsystem requirements and issue performance maps and bids.
• Collaborate with aeromechanics, heat transfer, and mechanical design teams on aerodynamic interfaces.
• Plan and execute component and subsystem rig tests for development programs.
• Assemble and report CFD simulations, experimental results, and first-principles analyses against requirements.
• Support wider aerodynamics with capability acquisition via methods, coding, and technology plans.
• Drive continuous improvement through best practices and process automation.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Turbomachinery

Airfoil design

CFD

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics or Math

Master of Science in Engineering, Physics or Math

PhD in Engineering, Physics or Math

Job description

Job Description Job Title: Aerothermal Engineer 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

An Exciting opportunity for an Aerothermal Engineer has arisen within our Defense development teams. This role involves working with a range of key business stakeholders to support the delivery of key program milestones thus enabling the delivery of our Defense strategy for the next 50 years. This is how we create brilliance, which we should sell by letting the facts speak for themselves.

What you will be doing

• Design, analyze, and simulate various gas turbine system components and sub-systems using a variety of methodologies, including meanline, throughflow, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Work with performance organization and system level design to define, understand, and interpret sub-system requirements and issue sub-system performance maps and bids.
• Work with aeromechanics, heat transfer, and mechanical design communities to understand interface with aerodynamic design.
• Plan and execute component and sub-system “rig” tests for product development and/or technology development.
• Assemble, interpret, and report a combination of CFD simulations, experimental results, and first principle analyses into a cohesive understanding of component and sub-system capabilities as measured against requirements.
• Support the wider aerodynamics disciplines with capability acquisition via methods and coding, technology plans, and collaborating in the communities of practice.
• Practice continuous improvement principles by using and updating best practices, process automation, and eliminating wasteful process steps.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics or Math with 2+ years of experience of Thermodynamics or Aerodynamics,
• Master’s of Science in Engineering, Physics or Math PhD degree in Engineering, Physics or Math
• In order to be considered for this role, you must be a US citizen

Preferred Requirements

• Proficient with aerodynamics, turbomachinery, airfoil design, and computation fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Competent with gas turbine engine architecture, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
• Communicates aerothermal concepts clearly and succinctly with appropriate technical depth to variety of audiences
• Works well in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, product focused team
• Has a wide awareness of engineering issues & requirements
• Customer- and performance orientated thinking and acting

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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: October 5, 2026

Job Category Mechanical Systems

Job Posting Date 21 Sep 2026; 00:09

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