Aerothermal Engineering

"Launch" into Aerothermal Engineering

Duration: Permanent 

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana  

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 (Bachelor’s, 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. 

As an Aerothermal Engineer, you’ll be responsible for aerodynamic design, analysis, and testing of gas turbine components. You’ll work with other design capabilities to ensure components meet system requirements and verify the effects of manufacturing variations. You’ll work to develop and verify new computational methods through advanced simulation and rig testing.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, analyzing, and simulating various gas turbine system components and sub-systems using a variety of methodologies, including meanline, throughflow, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

• Working with performance organization and system level design to define, understand, and interpret sub-system requirements and issue sub-system performance maps and bids

• Working with aeromechanics, heat transfer, mechanical design, and other capabilities to understand their interface with aerodynamic design

• Planning and executing component and sub-system “rig” tests for product and/or technology development

• Bringing together, interpreting, and reporting CFD simulations, experimental results, and first-principles analyses to develop a cohesive understanding of component and subsystem capabilities against requirements

• Supporting the wider aerodynamics disciplines through capability acquisition, including methods and coding, technology plans, and collaboration across communities of practice

• Applying continuous improvement principles by using and updating best practices, process automation, and eliminating wasteful process steps

Who we’re looking for: 

• Working toward a Master’s, or PhD in one of the following or related degrees:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

• A strong passion for the future of technology

• A willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations: in most cases, you’ll be able to meet the requirements in the location you are recruited to; however, we may need you to be flexible and travel between sites

• An open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development

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

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Work authorization eligibility: To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen.

Graduation eligibility: Graduating December 2026, May and August 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

11 Nov 2026; 00:11$93,716 - 117,047-AnnuallyIndianapolis, 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.