System Design Engineer - LibertyWorks Future Programs

Job Title: System Design Engineer - LibertyWorks Future Programs

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN/Hybrid - 3 Office Days/Week

To provide sound knowledge in Systems Design Integration, being responsible for and having knowledge in problem resolution, defining requirements; designing and integrating products, physical & functional systems & product systems; performing technical analysis; verifying products, physical & functional systems and components throughout the product lifecycle.

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

What you will be doing

To provide sound knowledge in Systems Design Integration, being responsible for and having knowledge in: problem resolution, defining requirements; designing and integrating products, physical & functional systems & product systems; performing technical analysis; verifying products, physical & functional systems and components throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Accountabilities

• Apply understanding of gas turbine product operation, product systems, sub-systems and interactions. Integrate and manage interfaces.
• Utilize Systems Engineering principals including the use of Robust Design tools & techniques to develop optimum product and sub-system requirements and solutions.
• Problem resolution (often with significant ambiguity) including root cause investigations, problem reports, Red Tops, Safety Alert Reports (SARs), Quality Concerns, Major Quality Investigations (MQIs), Drawing Alteration Requests (DARs).
• Planning and management of product change, design technical approval and technical investigations.
• Verifying that proposed systems meet requirements through the creation and ownership of engineering reports, summaries, and deliverables.
• Technical communication to both internal and external customers and stakeholders.  Ability to influence all levels within the organization, and across disciplines-including the customer.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace) with 2+ years of related experience, OR
• Masters degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace) OR
• PhD in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace)
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical design methodologies and an understanding of cross-discipline gas turbine systems and engineering concepts which include manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis, cost engineering, product definition, and Rolls-Royce product offerings.
• An ability to apply logical, analytical, and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems recommending balanced decisions across technical and business parameters
• Working knowledge of product integrity/liability, and both commercial and military certification frameworks
• Exceptional English communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location.  It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

For any fully remote role, employees can live in any state except Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming.

Relocation assistance will be provided as applicable.

Global Grade/Level: GG10

Closing Date: 04/10/2026

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Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 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. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.