Mechanical Engineer

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop control system hardware requirements and guide supplier design processes. The role focuses on aftermarket support of control system hardware, including field investigations and design-change evaluation.

You will interface with suppliers and Rolls-Royce engine program teams as part of a small team delivering hardware and documentation. 3-day in-office hybrid schedule, relocation available, and a path to growth await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace or Electrical Engineering with 1+ years in mechanical or control systems.
• Master's degree or PhD in related field.
• U.S. Citizen eligibility for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Own the responsibility for a package of mechanical control units on an existing platform.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve technical, manufacturing and supply chain issues.
• Investigate in-service issues and determine corrective action.
• Review non-conforming material and identify reliability improvements.
• Advocate for suppliers during gated design reviews and oversee new qualification efforts.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Control systems

Root Cause Analysis

Change management

Risk management

Environmental testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Control systems hardware design

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Working Pattern: Full-time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Schedule 3 days in office)

Relocation is available

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

The Mechanical Engineer will develop control system hardware requirements, then guide Rolls-Royce approved suppliers through the detailed design process to ensure that delivered hardware meets all technical and program requirements.

The role will focus on aftermarket support of our control system hardware which may include field investigations, processing design changes and evaluating non-conforming hardware. The Mechanical Engineer may perform within a small team of colleagues to deliver the required hardware and associated documentation and will interface with both the external suppliers and the internal engine program teams.

What you will be doing

• Own the responsibility for a package of mechanical control units on an existing platform, looking after performance and reliability
• Drive the coordination of effort with various suppliers to quickly resolve technical, manufacturing and supply chain issue.
• Investigate in-service issues, driving the efforts to find root cause and determine corrective action
• Review and disposition non-conforming material, identify cost or reliability improvements, and process design changes to improve component reliability.
• Advocate for the component suppliers through internal gated design reviews, overseeing any new qualification efforts that are driven by design changes

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering with 1+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or control systems, OR
• Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering, OR
• PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace or Electrical Engineering
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with control systems hardware design
• Experience with change management and risk management processes
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and other problem-solving techniques
• Knowledge of RTCA/DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 environmental testing standards

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: 10/31/2026

Job Category

Software Systems

Job Posting Date

15 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.

$78,918 - $128,242-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.