Job Description

Experimental Test & Facility Mechanical Engineer
Duration: Permanent

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana - Onsite

Why join 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 in an Emerging Talent program, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Define experimental test equipment and facility solutions and specifications in compliance with applicable standards. Establish and manage test facility standards and ensure consistency across testing environments.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing new mechanical experimental test equipment for new programs

• Being a point of contact within a given engineering discipline and to share subject matter knowledge across the function. This may include: providing advisory services to designated customers, influencing their peer group, representing senior departmental staff and acting as advisor/coach on matters where they are technically authoritative

• Being responsible for defined technical packages/investigations of work providing delivery against program milestones within agreed costs, schedule and quality requirements

• Resolving problems through evaluative judgements. Analysing factual information from multiple sources, interpreting results and identifying effective solutions by applying technical knowledge, expertise and engineering judgement

• Actively promoting, encouraging and supporting the identification and implementation of continuous improvement(s) of tools, processes and methods both within and outside their immediate sphere and prompt action across the wider team

Who we’re looking for:

• Ability to solve problems efficiently and effectively

• Strong interpersonal skills, intellectual curiosity and the ability to solve problems using analytical and critical thinking

• Effective presentation skills both orally as well as visual management

Our behaviors drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.

Relevant majors:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.

Graduation eligibility:
Those who have earned their degree May 2026 or prior.

Work authorization eligibility:
Ability to work in the U.S. with indefinite work authorization; no sponsorships are available for this role.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation program aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Closing Date: May 29th, 2026

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Job Posting Date

19 May 2026; 00:05

Pay Range

$75,640 - $79,422-Annually

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

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.