Product Design - System Design Integration Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc is seeking a System Design and Integration Engineer in Indianapolis, IN, operating in a hybrid pattern. The role covers design, integration, testing and support across naval gas turbine modules, with emphasis on problem resolution and lifecycle verification.

The ideal candidate holds a mechanical or aerospace engineering degree (Bachelor’s or higher) and has hands-on experience in design, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration within aerospace or military contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 1+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or JD/PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• Technical writing ability and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out system detailed design and development through gated reviews.
• Evaluate compliance to customer requirements and assist in installation and testing.
• Develop technical specifications and create 3D/2D drawings and assembly drawings.
• Provide engineering support to customers, suppliers and field personnel.
• Manage configuration and control changes for components and systems.
• Prepare standardization documentation.
• Resolve design/manufacturing/test conflicts; lead RCIs or SARs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Technical writing

Systems integration

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

JD/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Job Title: System Design and Integration Engineer Working Pattern: Fulltime - Hybrid 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

There is an exciting opportunity as a System Design Integration Engineer in the Roll-Royce Naval Gas Turbine Modules group. In this role you will be responsible for and have knowledge in problem resolution, defining requirements; designing and integrating products, systems & product systems; performing technical analysis; and verifying products, systems and components throughout the product lifecycle.

What you will be doing:

• Undertake system detailed design and development through gated reviews, evaluate compliance to customer requirements, support configuration management, and assist in factory and shipboard installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing.
• Support engineering analyses, development of technical specifications, selection of key system components, and creation of 3D/2D drawings and structural, piping, and assembly drawings.
• Provide technical inputs for logistics analyses and technical support documentation and provide engineering technical support to customers, suppliers, and field service personnel.
• Manage configuration and control change for components, subsystems, and systems, including design documentation and data deliverables.
• Prepare standardization documentation.
• Evaluate and resolve design/manufacturing/test conflicts, including ownership of, for example: root cause investigations, problem reports, Red Tops, Safety Alert Reports (SARs), Quality Concerns, Major Quality Investigations (MQIs), and Drawing Alteration Requests (DARs).
• Support Customer interactions by providing information and assistance on a range of topics

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with 1+ years of experience in mechanical design, OR Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, OR JD/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Preferred Requirements:

• Technical writing ability / experience
• Previous experience system or component design
• Previous experience in the aerospace industry
• Previous experience with military customers
• Previous experience with new product or system requirements and design
• Previous experience manufacturing and supply chain
• Previous experience with customer communication and requirements
• Strong Technical background
• Strong Teamwork capability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience working with all aspects of product design – customers, suppliers, other engineering specialties, shop floor personnel, etc.

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. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Infinite Potential Closing Date: October 27, 2026

Job Category Mechanical Systems

Job Posting Date 13 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.
• 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.