Joining & Additive Materials Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Parental and family care leave

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis is seeking a Joining & Additive Materials Engineer to lead development of advanced joining and additive manufacturing technologies. You will work in a cross‑functional team, partner with global engineering groups, and drive innovation across engine components.

Role requires travel and strong collaboration with external centers and industry partners. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of joining and additive processes, with a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or related field with 2+ years in joining/additive processes.
• Advanced degree (Master/JD/PhD) qualifies for alternative eligibility.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of novel joining and additive technologies across a global team.
• Implement global technology strategies for joining and additive processes.
• Develop solutions to meet application-specific requirements and drive process improvements.
• Engage with global centers, universities, and industry partners to support strategic priorities.
• Develop and mentor the next generation of technologists.

Skills

Joining technologies

Additive manufacturing

Materials characterization

Mentoring & training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering

Master’s degree in Welding Engineering

JD/PhD

Tools

GTAW

Friction Stir

Laser

Directed Energy Deposition

Powder Bed Fusion

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Joining & Additive Materials Engineer

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working Location: Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid

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 opening for a Joining & Additive Materials Engineer has arisen. As the Joining & Additive Materials Engineer, you will be working in a dynamic, integrated product team delivering advanced joining and additive manufacturing solutions to Rolls-Royce globally across all business units. This is an opportunity to work within a rapidly growing technology field. The Joining and Additive Materials Engineer will be the corporate technical expert in joining and additive materials’ processes and systems and will drive innovation towards the future state of these technologies. This role will work within an integrated product team of design, materials, manufacturing and repair engineers to meet technology innovation, cost reduction and process improvement challenges on Rolls-Royce’s engine components. In this role, you will travel up to 10% domestically and up to 5% internationally.

What you will be doing:

• Lead development of novel joining and additive technologies, systems and architecture concepts across a global team of technical Engineers
• Implement global technology strategies for joining and additive processes
• Developing joining and additive solutions to meet application specific requirements
• Engage with global technology centers, university partners, public-private entities like America Makes to create and support programs delivering our strategic priorities
• Maintain a network of suppliers and capabilities to meet process development and manufacturing needs
• Develop and guide global process improvement efforts across all businesses
• Assess how technology solutions must fit into the components’ overall manufacturing or repair processing constraints
• Develop and identify patentable Intellectual Property that supports and protects the company’s capability position
• Write detailed technical reports documenting the work and outcomes of complex programs and activities
• Engage with technical committees, such as the American Welding Society, to create and maintain industry specifications to achieve and protect the best interest of the company
• Using knowledge to mentor and train the next generation of technologist

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or related degree and includes 2+ years of experience in materials joining and additive processes, OR
• Master’s degree in Welding Engineering or related degree, OR
• JD/PhD
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident

Preferred Requirements:

• Background and in-depth knowledge and experience in joining technologies, including: brazing (vacuum, atmospherically controlled, high temperature superalloys); welding (GTAW, Friction Stir & Inertia, Electron Beam, Laser, and Resistance)
• Background and in-depth knowledge and experience in process parameter and toolpath development of additive technologies that include: Laser, Arc and EB Directed Energy Deposition powder and wire processes; Laser Powder Bed Fusion
• Use of these technologies for gas turbine engine materials and components
• Expert in high temperature materials characterization
• Strong technical knowledge of additive and joining materials and their environmental, mechanical and functional properties and performance
• Experience in technology development and capability readiness for related processes

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: October 7, 2026

Job Category

Engineering Materials

Job Posting Date

25 Sep 2026; 00:09

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

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Benefits

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

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.