Job Description

“Launch” into Assembly & Test Engineering
Duration: Permanent
Location: West Lafayette, IN (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.

“Launch” is our new pathway for graduates stepping directly into permanent roles. The program is designed for ambitious graduates (Bachelors, Masters or PhD level) who are ready to make an impact from day one, supported with on the job learning and career progression opportunities.

You’ll join an engaged, multi-disciplinary team of engineers who will help you understand the system control system landscape and gain exposure to its many dimensions. This is a great opportunity to build your skills while contributing to some of the most important and challenging programs Rolls-Royce is working on - both now and in the future. You'll also be part of a broader organization, offering a wide range of growth opportunities to help you build a fulfilling career.

Who we are:
Whether we’re building the world’s most efficient large aero-engine or supporting NASA missions on the edge of space, Rolls-Royce is all about innovation. We invest over $1 billion every year into research and development and pioneer cutting edge technology. Working at Rolls-Royce means being part of a global team of around 50,000 bold, curious people, creating cleaner, faster, more competitive power. It means looking to the future, and shaping the world we live in.

Our Assembly & Test team at Rolls-Royce Defense is entering an excting decade of growth in product development – highlighted by multiple new major customer programs, a growing team, and new major capital investments. We continue to invest in core technologies, products, people, and capabilities with the objective of broadening and strengthening the product portfolio, improving efficiency, and enhancing the environmental performance of its products.

What you’ll be doing

As an Assembly & Test Engineer, you will provide manufacturing support to the larger Operations Assembly and Test activities. This role will operate within the Defense Manufacturing, Assembly, & Test (MA&T) Team and will work across the full product and service life cycle to ensure delivery of product to internal plan to meet commitments to our customers in both original equipment production and the MRO. This role will drive long-term improvements in quality, cost and delivery, with engagement and support of key stakeholders to enhance competitive and commercial performance of Rolls- Royce for both our customers and our suppliers.

• Ensuring performance of preventive maintenance program for equipment and tools

• Interfacing with suppliers providing service to equipment

• Creating manufacturing work orders, work plans, test plans and test procedures

• Specifying tooling used for assembly and test

• Providing support to test engineering in the conduct of fuel system component testing

• Ensuring calibration of tools and test instrumentation is up to date

Who we’re looking for:

• Ability to solve problems efficiently and effectively

• Committed to maintaining quality standards and procedures by following quality systems

• Capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and learning

• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of tools and equipment to support daily operations

• Maintains a high level of accountability and professionalism

Preferred (but not required):

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate preferred.

• Experience electronic engine controls

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:

• Aviation Engineering

• Aviation Engineering Technology

• Aerospace Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering Technology

• Mechanical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Electrical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering Technology

Graduation eligibility:
Graduating between May 2026 and August 2026.

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Work Authorization Eligibility: U.S. Citizen. 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 programme 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: June 25th, 2026

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Job Posting Date

04 Jun 2026; 00:06

$75,640 - $79,422-Annually

West Lafayette, IN

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.