Mechanical Engineer – Component Design – LibertyWorks

Rolls-Royce plc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for component design within LibertyWorks. The role focuses on designing, producing, and testing components for major subsystems from concept through demonstration testing, with emphasis on meeting project requirements.

You will perform trade studies, develop drawings, and support testing, while coordinating technical reviews and delivering detailed technical reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years design experience.
• MS or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is acceptable.
• Experience with NX, GD&T and FEA tools is preferred.
• Willingness to obtain/maintain security clearance and strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Create component requirements and trade studies to optimize hardware.
• Support detailed drawings and model-based definition for hardware procurement.
• Define limits for engine/rig testing and analyze results.
• Lead technical reviews and communicate solutions to project/customer.
• Develop technical reports and presentations for solutions delivery.
• Conduct subsystem/component trade studies for new products and architectures.
• Define interfaces and generate analysis requirements for components.

Skills

NX

GD&T

ANSYS

Python

C++

Matlab

Visual Basic

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

ANSYS

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Component Design – LibertyWorks

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

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

The Component Design Engineer will work primarily with the components within the major subsystems to design, produce, and test components and mechanical systems for LibertyWorks’ products. In this role, the Design Engineer ensures the component definition meets project requirements from concept through to demonstration test.

What you will be doing:

• Create component requirements documents for owned hardware and hardware design concepts and perform trade studies to optimize hardware
• Support creation of detailed drawings and model based definition and support project/manufacturing to procure conforming hardware
• Provide limits for engine and rig testing and supporting testing including assessment of test results and tested hardware
• Orchestrate Technical Review/Design Review and communicate solutions with the project/customer
• Develop technical presentations and associated technical reports in the delivery of solutions
• Perform subsystem and component trade studies for emerging products and architectures
• Create and review functional and physical interfaces and generate analysis requirements for components
• Provide input for component level risks and complete DFMEA and risk assessments for owned components

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years of design experience OR; Masters Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering OR; PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using computer aided design tools such as NX
• Experience with Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T), and the creation of limit stacks.
• Experience with generic design processes as well as component specific design guidance.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, engine assembly, and testing.
• Experience using finite element analysis tools (such as ANSYS)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment; willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative; and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule with an excellent command of the English language for both written and oral communications
• Programming skills such as Visual Basic, Matlab, Python, PERL, C++
• Experience with Fans component design methods and practices to include Impact and Containment, Aero Design, Composites, Thermals, and Lifting spreadsheets

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must currently possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

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 #CLOLI #CLOENG

Job Category Mechanical Systems

Job Posting Date 28 Sept 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.

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.

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