Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Overview

Working Pattern: Hybrid/Onsite in office 3 days/week Location: Indianapolis, IN

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for developing and designing electronic enclosures for use with aero gas turbine engines. In this role, the Design Engineer ensures the enclosures definition meets the project requirements from concept through qualification testing. You will be responsible for supporting local Rolls-Royce Corporation and global engine programs. You may be involved at any stage of a project including the initial brief for a concept, the design and development stage, testing of prototypes and the final manufacture and implementation of a new product or system. You will usually work in project teams with colleagues in other branches of engineering.

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.

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.

What You Will Be Doing

• Collaborate with electronics engineering to develop enclosures that jointly meet electronic and mechanical requirements and guidelines.
• Create detailed drawings and 3D model-based definitions to support project/manufacturing in order to procure conforming hardware.
• Orchestrate Technical/Design Reviews and communicate solutions with the project/customer.
• Perform component trade studies for new and existing hardware, create and review functional and physical interfaces, and generate analysis requirements for enclosure.
• Assure compliance with applicable product certification requirements (i.e. RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-810).
• Perform mechanical analysis on enclosures to ensure enclosure design meets operating environments, such as vibration and thermal analyses.

Who We're Looking For

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering with 2 years of design experience OR
• Masters degree in Engineering OR
• JD/PhD Engineering
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years' experience with electronic enclosures design and manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of aero gas turbine control systems.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Experience using computer aided design tools such as Siemens NX and ANSYS.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), Vibration Analysis, and Thermal Analysis.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with design processes and component testing.

What We Offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance, and employee discounts. Relocation is available for this position if appropriate.

Pay Range: $94,160 - $153,010 Annually.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

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