Aerothermal Engineering

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Parental and family care leave

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Indianapolis is seeking a launch into Aerothermal Engineering. This permanent role offers early‑career exposure to design, analysis, and simulation of gas turbine systems, working with cross‑functional teams on meaningful projects from day one.

You will engage in CFD, meanline, throughflow, and test planning, while developing your skills through experienced mentors. Travel between sites may be required as projects evolve, with a robust rewards package and opportunities

Qualifications

• Pursuing an advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• U.S. citizen eligible for employment.
• Willing to travel between Rolls-Royce sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and simulate gas turbine components and subsystems.
• Define subsystem requirements and develop performance maps.
• Coordinate with aeromechanics, heat transfer, and design teams.
• Plan and execute rig tests for development.
• Synthesize CFD, experimental results, and first-principles analyses.
• Support broader aerodynamics through methods, planning, and collaboration.

Skills

Curiosity and adaptability

Willingness to travel

Passion for technology

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

GPA ≥ 3.0

Graduating December 2026 or May/August 2027

Job description

Job Description "Launch" into Aerothermal Engineering

Duration: Permanent

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

At Rolls-Royce we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Our emerging talent programs are designed to help you build your career from day one. You'll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop the skills to make a real impact. That's Infinite Potential.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, analyzing, and simulating various gas turbine system components and sub-systems using a variety of methodologies, including meanline, throughflow, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Working with performance organization and system level design to define, understand, and interpret sub-system requirements and issue sub-system performance maps and bids
• Working with aeromechanics, heat transfer, mechanical design, and other capabilities to understand their interface with aerodynamic design
• Planning and executing component and sub-system “rig” tests for product and/or technology development
• Bringing together, interpreting, and reporting CFD simulations, experimental results, and first-principles analyses to develop a cohesive understanding of component and subsystem capabilities against requirements
• Supporting the wider aerodynamics disciplines through capability acquisition, including methods and coding, technology plans, and collaboration across communities of practice
• Applying continuous improvement principles by using and updating best practices, process automation, and eliminating wasteful process steps

Who we’re looking for

• Working toward a Master’s, or PhD in one of the following or related degrees: Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering
• A strong passion for the future of technology
• A willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations: in most cases, you’ll be able to meet the requirements in the location you are recruited to; however, we may need you to be flexible and travel between sites
• An open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Work authorization eligibility: To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen.

Graduation eligibility: Graduating December 2026, May and August 2027

Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed A culture that invests in your personal and professional development The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company Join us and help create the technologies that will shape tomorrow.

If you're ready to learn, grow, and make a lasting difference from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Posting Date 11 Nov 2026; 00:11

Pay Range $93,716 - 117,047-Annually

Location Indianapolis, IN

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.

• 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

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.