Aerothermal Engineer

Job Title: Aerothermal Engineer Working Pattern: Fulltime Working Location: Indianapolis, IN   Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.     Why Rolls-Royce?   At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first. You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential . And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Summary   An Exciting opportunity for an Aerothermal Engineer has arisen within our Defense development teams. This role involves working with a range of key business stakeholders to support the delivery of key program milestones thus enabling the delivery of our Defense strategy for the next 50 years. This is how we create brilliance, which we should sell by letting the facts speak for themselves.

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. Work with aeromechanics, heat transfer, and mechanical design communities to understand interface with aerodynamic design Plan and execute component and sub-system “rig” tests for product development and/or technology development. Assemble, interpret, and report a combination of CFD simulations, experimental results, and first principle analyses into a cohesive understanding of component and sub-system capabilities as measured against requirements. Support the wider aerodynamics disciplines with capability acquisition via methods and coding, technology plans, and collaborating in the communities of practice. Practice continuous improvement principles by using and updating best practices, process automation, and eliminating wasteful process steps     Basic Requirements:   Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics or Math with 2+ years of experience of Thermodynamics or Aerodynamics, OR Master’s of Science in Engineering, Physics or Math PhD degree in Engineering, Physics or Math In order to be considered for this role, you must be a US citizen     Preferred Requirements:   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 Customer- and performance orientated thinking and acting   Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.   Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.  We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.   Infinite Potential   Closing Date: October 5, 2026   Job Category Mechanical