LibertyWorks Mechanical Systems Design Engineer

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, disability, &/

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is hiring a LibertyWorks Mechanical Systems Design Engineer in Indianapolis, IN. You will design mechanical systems, perform analyses, and support fabrication and testing from concept to demonstration.

Expect collaboration across teams to meet stringent program requirements and build high-performance hardware. The role emphasizes CAD/CAE using tools like NX, FEA, and model-based definitions, with travel between sites and active safety culture, paid development, and a strong emphasis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• Strong passion for technology and willingness to travel between sites.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing project needs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with CAD/CAE tools and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis activities for mechanical systems hardware, from requirements capture through program completion.
• Cascade system requirements into subsystem and component hardware requirements.
• Provide hardware design concepts and perform trade studies to optimize hardware.

Skills

NX CAD

GD&T

Finite Element Analysis

C++

Python

Matlab

Visual Basic

PERL

Engine testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

NX

ANSYS Classic/Workbench

Model-based definition

Job description

Job Description

LibertyWorks Mechanical Systems Design Engineer

Duration: Permanent

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Why join Rolls-Royce?

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.

Role Overview:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on flagship RR programs and play an important role in addressing some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in Defense.

You will specify and design mechanical systems and components. The engineer is accountable for all aspects of hardware design, analysis, and definition, and support fabrication and test to deliver LibertyWorks' products. In this role, the mechanical engineer ensures the component design meets project requirements from concept through demonstration test.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead design and analysis activities for mechanical systems hardware, from requirements capture through program completion.
• Understand and cascade system requirements into sub-system and component hardware requirements, and issue requirement documents.
• Provide hardware design concepts and perform trade studies to optimize hardware including basic CADD modeling and structural analysis.
• Create and document functional and physical interfaces with other component engineers.
• Develop hardware bill of material and collaborate across teams to integrate with the project-level product structure and configuration.
• Support creation of engineering drawings and/or model-based definition for project/manufacturing to procure conforming hardware.
• Provide limits for engine and rig testing and supporting testing including assessment of test results and tested hardware.
• Develop technical presentations and associated technical reports in the delivery of solutions.

Who we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace, and/or related degree
• 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
• Exceptional people and communication skills.
• Familiarity with computer aided design tools such as NX.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T), and the creation of limit stacks preferred.
• Experience with finite element analysis tools (such as ANSYS Classic or Workbench) preferred.
• Experience with programming skills such as Visual Basic, Matlab, Python, PERL, C++ preferred.
• Experience with engine assembly and testing.

Our behaviors drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Work authorization eligibility: To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance.

Graduation eligibility: Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027

What we offer:

• 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.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

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

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Job Posting Date

17 Sep 2026; 00:09

Pay Range

$82,882 - $87,026-Annually

Location

Indianapolis, IN

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.