Rolls-Royce

Engineering & Manufacturing

AerothermalEngineer

$94–153k Indianapolis, Indiana, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Aerothermal Engineer at Rolls-Royce. Skills: Aerothermal engineering, Gas turbine systems, CFD simulation. Design gas turbine system components. Analyze gas turbine system components”

Industry & Context.

Engineering & Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

High-level security clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years of experience in mechanical design or control systems, Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, JD/PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, U. S. citizen, ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance

Nice to Have

Exceptional people and communication skills, Familiarity using computer aided design tools, Proficient with aerodynamics, turbomachinery, airfoil design, and computation fluid dynamics (CFD), Competent with gas turbine engine architecture, thermodynamics, and heat transfer, Communicates aerothermal concepts clearly and succinctly with appropriate technical depth to variety of audiences, Works well in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, product focused team, Has a wide awareness of engineering issues & requirements

What You'll Do.

Design gas turbine system components

Analyze gas turbine system components

Simulate gas turbine system components

Define sub-system requirements

Interpret sub-system requirements

Issue sub-system performance maps

Issue sub-system bids

Understand aerodynamic design interface

Plan component rig tests

Execute component rig tests

Oversee component rig tests

Plan sub-system rig tests

Execute sub-system rig tests

Oversee sub-system rig tests

Assemble CFD simulations

Assemble experimental results

Assemble first principle analyses

Interpret CFD simulations

Interpret experimental results

Interpret first principle analyses

Report component capabilities

Report sub-system capabilities

Acquire capability via methods

Acquire capability via coding

Acquire capability via technology plans

Collaborate in communities of practice

Practice continuous improvement

Update best practices

Eliminate wasteful process steps

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teams; Product focused teams

Communication Scope

Technical depth

Full Job Description

## **Job Description** **Job Title: Aerothermal Engineer** **Working Pattern: Onsite/Hybrid in office 3 days/week** **Working location: Indianapolis, IN** **Why Rolls-Royce?** Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the **Engineering & Manufacturing** category on the prestigious **Forbes Top Employers for Engineers** list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions. At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. **What you will be doing:** * Design, analyze, and simulate various gas turbine system components and sub-systems using a variety of methodologies, including meanline, throughflow, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). * Work with performance organization and system level design to define, understand, and interpret sub-system requirements and issue sub-system performance maps and bids. *

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