Propulsion Performance Engineer – Hybrid/Relocation

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus plan

Health, dental, vision, disability, &/

Life insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Rolls‑Royce is seeking a Performance Specialist Engineer in Indianapolis, IN, a hybrid role combining design and customer engagement to optimize power and propulsion cycles. You will work with cross‑functional teams to analyze cycles, perform simulations, and deliver actionable results to meet system requirements.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in thermodynamics, gas dynamics and engine design, with hands‑on NPSS experience and a drive to solve complex propulsion challenges in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 7+ years of experience in thermodynamics, gas dynamics, fluid mechanics and/or engine design; OR
• Master's degree in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics with 5+ years of experience in thermodynamics, gas dynamics, fluid mechanics and/or engine design; OR
• PhD in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics with experience in thermodynamics, gas dynamics, fluid mechanics and/or engine design

Responsibilities

• Performing power and propulsion cycle analyses and performance predictions by utilizing computer simulations and engineering methods to satisfy an overall set of system requirements while taking into account steady state and transient performance considerations
• Exercising NPSS models and training others with Thermodynamics principles, Test Analyses, and Whole Engine Sensitivities
• Understanding system level issues related to power and propulsion system designs, performance, operability and operation
• Creating innovative solutions to systems related to power conversion, aircraft propulsion system, and novel engineering challenges
• Influencing thermodynamic system cycles for optimization of an application using robust engineering techniques
• Supporting propulsion systems performance testing, publishing technical reports, and presentation of technical engineering analysis and results
• Presenting power and propulsion systems performance conclusions to customers and stakeholders, both internal and external to Rolls‑Royce

Skills

Thermodynamics

Gas dynamics

Fluid mechanics

Engine design

System-level analysis

Power and propulsion

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in Engineering/Physics/Mathematics

PhD in Engineering/Physics/Mathematics

Tools

NPSS

Job description

Rolls‑Royce is seeking a Performance Specialist Engineer in Indianapolis, IN, a hybrid role combining design and customer engagement to optimize power and propulsion cycles. You will work with cross‑functional teams to analyze cycles, perform simulations, and deliver actionable results to meet system requirements.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in thermodynamics, gas dynamics and engine design, with hands‑on NPSS experience and a drive to solve complex propulsion challenges in a