LibertyWorks Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis (Hybrid/Onsite 3 days/week) is seeking a LibertyWorks Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering across interfaces, requirements and verification activities. You will coordinate across engineers and stakeholders, develop models, and drive technical decisions to deliver robust propulsion system components.

The role requires 2+ years in Systems Engineering or Systems Integration, with MBSE familiarity and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required or Master/JD/PhD in Engineering.
• Systems Engineering and Systems Integration experience.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and INCOSE methods.

Responsibilities

• Define, manage and meet interdependencies between systems and components.
• Build engineering models to inform technical decisions.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate stakeholder activities.
• Support risk assessments, design reviews and validation/test planning.
• Interface with customers on technical program issues.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Systems Integration

Model Based Systems Engineering

Customer interfacing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

JD/PhD in Engineering

Tools

Model Based Systems Engineering tools

INCOSE knowledge

Job description

Job Title: LibertyWorks Systems Engineer

Working Pattern: Hybrid/Onsite in office 3 days/week

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation is available for this position if appropriate

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

As a Systems Engineer, you will work closely with the engineering leadership team to support the delivery of whole system functionality. You will coordinate activities across stakeholders to define, manage and meet interdependencies between systems, subsystems and components that meet requirements. You will build engineering and architecture models to conduct technical assessments and recommendations that inform key technical decisions.

What you will be doing

Here you'll have the opportunity to work on the following:

• Optimize the functional and physical interfaces within a prototype demonstrator module and with the customer platform
• Apply systems engineering and robust design tools and techniques to resolve technical problems
• Design and integration of products, systems, and components
• Develop math models of functional systems, and ensure system‑level design functionality within the project design process
• Define and verify requirements for products, systems, and components
• Lead, coordinate, and influence interdisciplinary subsystem teams to solve complex problems, manage requirements, manage interfaces, and deliver system solutions.
• Support or lead risk assessments, design reviews, safety reviews, regulatory reviews, and technical audits from a functional aspect.
• Participate in the system verification strategy development, validation & verification test planning, and test execution activities
• Planning and management of product change, design technical approval and technical investigations.

Who we’re looking for

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience OR
• Master's degree in Engineering OR JD/PhD in Engineering
• Systems Engineering / Systems Integration experience

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship

Preferred

• Experience with Systems Engineering and Systems Integration concepts
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering, including the tools and methods used
• Familiar with INCOSE, and knowledge of industry standard tools and methods for systems engineering
• Experience with delivering systems in a fast‑paced environment, from initial requirements and concepts to final hardware delivery
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated technical project planning and management experience and ability to lead a multifunctional engineering team
• Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issues
• Exceptional people and communication skills
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong customer focus
• Gas turbine engine installation, verification, and performance experience

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.

Infinite Potential

Closing date: 10/31/26

Job Category

Validation and Verification

Job Posting Date

01 Oct 2026; 00:10

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

• base pay and a discretionary bonus plan
• health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• flexible spending account
• health savings account
• 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
• 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.