Project Application Engineer

Rolls Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 98,566 - 160,169; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Project Application Engineer in Indianapolis to lead industrial energy applications for mature engines and coordinate with Siemens Energy. You will manage technical projects, schedules, and budgets while interfacing with customers and internal teams.

Ideal candidates bring engineering education with 2+ years in project management, strong communication, and the ability to work across global teams in a fast-paced environment. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required) or higher.
• JD/PhD also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary engineering interface with Siemens Energy for industrial applications.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on schedule and budget.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders, regulators and customers.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

JD/PhD

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Application Engineer

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

As the Project Application Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional team leading the support of the industrial energy applications for Mature Engines including T56/501, RB211-524 and Trent 800. This is an exciting opportunity with significant external collaboration with the customer. In this unique role, you will be the primary engineering interface with Siemens Energy for industrial applications. You will be responsible for the delivery of the engineering IPT objectives defined by the engine programs. The scope includes planning and executing technical projects while having responsibility for maintaining the delivery schedule and budget.

What you will be doing

• Primary Project Application Engineer with Siemens Energy for the industrial engine applications for the T56/501, Trent 800 and RB211-524 engines
• Act as Liaison Officer on the Technical Management Committee with Siemens Energy and the prime point of contact for controlling technical information between the businesses
• Lead global multi-disciplinary teams across different specialisms to drive completion of project tasks and deliverables in accordance with applicable processes, procedures and regulations
• Manage Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) between Rolls-Royce and Siemens Energy
• Effectively communicate complex technical projects with program stakeholders both internally to leadership and externally to customers, regulators, and airframers
• Develop the System Engineering strategy for the project and ensure this is reflected in the project governance and project master schedule
• Execute WBS cost account management (CAM), integrated planning/scheduling, earned-value assessment, risk management and continuous improvement tasks
• Own engineering safety management system (SMS) activities including support of safety review boards, Red Tops, Safety Alert Reports, Safety Management Plans and other SMS processes

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of project/program management experience, or
• Master's degree in Engineering, or
• JD/PhD
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this role

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated project planning and management experience and ability to work without supervision on an extended, multifunctional engineering project team
• Experience working in engineering technical project management including interactions with customers, suppliers and partners
• Experience supporting multiple engine programs simultaneously
• Understanding of engineering design, procurement, manufacturing and assembly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment taking rational risks to meet customer deliverables
• Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issues
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

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: August 1, 2026

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Job Category

Validation and Verification

Job Posting Date

23 Jul 2026; 00:07

Pay 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.