Rolls-Royce

Aerospace

ComponentDesignEngineer(Inlets,Nacelles,Installations&Exhaust)

$73–119k Indianapolis, Indiana, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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

The Brief

“Component Design Engineer (Inlets, Nacelles, Installations & Exhaust) at Rolls-Royce. Skills: Component Design, Gas Turbine, Aerospace. Develop new component designs. Develop design changes for hardware”

What You'll Achieve.

Satisfy requirements; Exhibit robustness; Push envelope with performance; Push envelope with life; Push envelope with efficiency; Keep production on target; Keep fleet in operation

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Problem resolution; Failure analysis; Root cause analysis; Corrective action

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in engineering, 1+ years of experience, Master's degree in engineering, JD/PhD in Engineering, US Citizen

Nice to Have

Good interpersonal skills, Effective teamwork skills, Problem resolution skills, Good technical writing skills, Experience with component design methods, Experience with design tools, Experience with design practices, CAD experience, Teamcenter experience, Systems Engineering tools experience, Knowledge of GD&T, Knowledge of tolerance stacks, Experience designing tube bending components, Experience designing sheet metal components, Experience designing composite fiber components, Experience designing electrical harnesses, Experience in New Product Introduction, Excellent communication skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Experience with product design customers, Experience with product design suppliers, Experience with other engineering specialties, Experience with shop floor personnel

What You'll Do.

Develop new component designs

Develop design changes for hardware

Create design concepts

Optimize concepts to definition

Prepare technical presentations

Prepare technical documents

Perform dimensional analyses

Support drawing creation

Deliver hardware for validation

Release hardware to production

Perform analyses for hardware

Substantiate suitability for applications

Present design solutions

Defend technical work

Support supply chain procurement

Review supplier documentation

Assess non-conforming hardware

Review supplier change proposals

Support manufacturing issues

Support assembly issues

Support service issues

Support aftermarket issues

Perform investigations of hardware issues

Conduct failure analysis

Conduct root cause analysis

Conduct corrective action

Share findings with team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Program leadership; Other stakeholders; Global turbomachinery team

Communication Scope

Technical presentations; Technical documents

Full Job Description

## **Job Description** **Job Title: Component Design Engineer (Inlets, Nacelles, Installations & Exhaust)** **Working Pattern: Full-Time** **Working location: Indianapolis, IN/Hybrid - 3 Office Days/Week** As a Component Design Engineer for gas turbine inlets, nacelles, installations and exhaust (INIE), you will be part of the global Structures & Controls Engineering, Technology & Safety organization. You will develop complex engineering solutions that satisfy cutting-edge aerospace functional and physical requirements and exhibit robustness for manufacturing capability. Within your assigned propulsion system program, you’ll be responsible for developing, assessing, and delivering INIE hardware and systems that push the envelope with performance, life, and efficiency. **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. We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Rolls-Royce

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