Job Title: Stress and Lifing Engineer

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN./Hybrid (3 days onsite on avg.)

Relocation assistance is provided as needed for this opportunity.

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.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stress and Lifing Analyst to join our Mature Programs team, where you will play a key role in supporting the reliability and safety of our products throughout their service life. As a mid-level analyst, you will be responsible for performing structural analysis on a range of static and rotating components, including casings, frames, mounts, and turbine & compressor wheels.

These components are essential to the integrity of the engine and are subjected to a variety of complex loading conditions, such as thermal, pressure, and mechanical loads. You will apply advanced analysis techniques to ensure these parts meet stringent safety and durability requirements. In this role, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide guidance to junior analysts as you continue to develop your own expertise. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can further your technical skills, make a tangible impact on product performance, and be part of a global engineering community dedicated to excellence and innovation.

What you will be doing

• Perform mechanical integrity, stress, and lifing assessments using finite element analysis and other numerical modeling techniques.
• Contribute to problem-solving activities by identifying root causes and developing effective solutions through detailed analysis.
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior analysts, supporting their technical development while continuing to build your own expertise.
• Participate in peer reviews of analysis projects, helping to maintain technical quality and sharing knowledge within the team.
• Communicate analysis results and recommendations to customers and cross-functional teams, both in written reports and presentations.
• Engage with the wider engineering community to share knowledge, learn best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in tools, processes, and methods.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience, OR  
• Master's degree in Engineering, OR
• PhD in Engineering
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• Must have 2 or more years of hands-on experience in conducting mechanical integrity, stress and lifing assessments using finite element analysis and other numerical models ideally on gas turbine engines and components
• Ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters
• Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks
• Membership of a relevant professional body appropriate to region
• Good communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization

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: November 20, 2026

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Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

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.