Stress and Lifing Engineer

"Launch" into Stress and Lifing Engineer

Duration: Permanent

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana  

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

Our emerging talent programs are designed to help you build your career from day one. You'll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop the skills to make a real impact. That's Infinite Potential.

Role Overview:

“Launch” is our new pathway for graduates to transition seamlessly into the business. The program is designed for ambitious graduates (Bachelors, master’s or PhD level) who are ready to make an impact from day one, supported with on the job learning and career progression opportunities. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stress and Lifing Engineer to join our team, contributing to the ongoing reliability and safety of our products. As an early career analyst, you will support the structural assessment of rotating components such disks and shafts.

Working closely with experienced team members, you will apply analytical techniques to evaluate components under complex loading conditions including thermal, pressure, and mechanical stresses.

In this role, you will develop your expertise in stress and lifing analysis, gain hands-on experience through supported project work, and continue building your foundation in engineering fundamentals. This position offers an excellent environment for professional growth, technical development, and collaboration within a dynamic and knowledgeable global engineering team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting mechanical integrity, stress and lifing assessments using finite element analysis and other numerical models
• Specifying and conducting mechanical experiments, for the purpose of underwriting designs, and validating analytical or empirical models
• Identifying root cause and resolve problems through evaluative judgements and analysis
• Acting as point of contact between the mechanical integrity discipline and other functions and customers
• Acting as a point of contact within a given engineering discipline and sharing subject matter knowledge across the function
• Promoting, encouraging and supporting the identification and implementation of continuous improvement of tools, processes and methods both within and outside their immediate sphere and prompt action across the wider team

Who we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• A strong passion for the future of technology 
• An open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development
• Ability to work independently or with a small team of engineers with cross-functional skills to ensure all sub-system program objectives/deliverables are met
• Skill with analytical work and attention to detail
• Experience with ANSYS
  • Python experience a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with embedded electronics preferred

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.

Minimum GPA: 3.0  

Work authorization eligibility: To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance.

Graduation eligibility: Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027

What we offer: 

• Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed
• A culture that invests in your personal and professional development
• The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company

Join us and help create the technologies that will shape tomorrow. If you're ready to learn, grow and make a lasting difference from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

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

Job Posting Date

04 Nov 2026; 00:11$82,882 - $93,716-AnnuallyIndianapolis

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.