Performance Engineer - New Product Introduction

Position Overview

As a New Product Introduction Performance Engineer for Rolls-Royce, you will be a part of the Global System Engineering and Product Performance Capability team. This role involves design, simulation, and verification of engines/power systems at the whole system level to predict and verify system attributes derived from the integration of subsystem components. You will develop computer models from engineering first principles, run 1D thermodynamic simulations, perform empirical modelling, understand certification requirements, and support physical testing. This position is full time and based in Indianapolis, IN/Hybrid – 3 Office Days/Week.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the definition of the product cycle.
• Provide prediction and analysis of product attributes at the whole system/platform level.
• Gather, manage, and disseminate requirements from/to a range of internal and external customers.
• Provide data to sub-systems for product design and development.
• Define and manage system and product interfaces.
• Provide insight into product/aircraft interactions and real-world operational analysis.
• Manage relationships with both internal and external customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience; OR Masters/PhD in Engineering
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in performance-related support for gas turbine design and/or development
• Expertise in simulation/modelling of gas turbine cycles, hybrid electric systems, cycle analysis, engine operability, sizing, and preliminary design analysis
• Experience in thermodynamic cycle modelling in NPSS or similar tools
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, Fortran, and/or Matlab
• Experience in engine cycle design to meet aircraft manufacturer or government objectives for current and future technologies
• Understanding of product integrity/liability and certification frameworks
• Familiarity with mechanical design methodologies and cross-discipline engineering concepts including manufacturing, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis, cost engineering, and product definition

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $90,985 - $147,850 Annually
• Total Rewards package including base pay, bonus, and a comprehensive range of benefits such as health, dental, vision, disability, and life/accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Additional benefits include a flexible spending account, health savings account, 401(k) retirement savings plan with 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.
• Hybrid working arrangement with an expectation to attend the office approximately three days per week for collaboration, with options for fully remote work in select states.
• Relocation assistance provided if applicable.