LibertyWorks Mechanical Systems Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce LibertyWorks is seeking a Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to lead design and analysis of flagship programs in defense. You will specify mechanical systems, support fabrication and testing, and ensure designs meet project requirements from concept through demonstration test.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, familiarity with NX, GD&T, and FE tools, plus programming skills in Python/MATLAB/C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with NX CAD tools and GD&T.
• Experience with finite element analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS).
• Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages.

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; issue requirement documents.
• Provide hardware design concepts and perform trade studies to optimize hardware including basic CAD modeling and structural analysis.
• Create and document interfaces with other component engineers and develop hardware BOMs.
• Collaborate to integrate hardware with project-level product structure and configuration.
• Support creation of engineering drawings and model-based definitions for manufacturing.
• Provide limits for engine and rig testing and assess test results and hardware.
• Develop technical presentations and technical reports to deliver solutions.

Skills

NX CAD

GD&T

ANSYS

Python

MATLAB

C++

Visual Basic

Engine testing

Education

B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

NX

ANSYS

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 tomeettherequirements 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.

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

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.