System Design Integration Engineer

Design Integration Engineer

Indianapolis, IN

An exciting opportunity is available for a Systems Engineer on the JSF LiftSystem® program. The mechanical or aerospace engineer will have a sound knowledge of systems engineering, robust design tools, testing, and analytical methods. You will be responsible for: resolving complex fleet issues; defining requirements on new activities; designing and integrating tests, products, systems & product systems; performing technical analysis; verifying products, systems, and components throughout the product lifecycle. You will also be a key contributor in the development of the whole system architecture and overseeing functional and physical interactions within the propulsion system and at the airframe interface. This role is well suited for a growing or experienced engineer seeking to broaden their technical background, increase their experience on high impact and high profile projects, and gain cross functional technical leadership experience.  This role is a hybrid role where remote working can be combined with in office time as required.

Dream Big and Make an Impact

At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs. We embrace the power of data and technology and aim to be Digital First in everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on Rolls-Royce’s innovative LiftSystem. The Rolls-Royce LiftSystem provides an extremely robust, reliable and easily maintained STOVL solution that minimises through life operational costs. The Rolls-Royce LiftSystem comprises the Rolls-Royce LiftFan®, Driveshaft, 3 Bearing Swivel Module (3BSM) and Roll Posts.  Joining the LiftSystem® Engineering team enables the opportunity to support and improve this incredible product.

To ensure we continue to be pioneers of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 16,500 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars’ worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialisation, we also offer freedom to cross-specialise and develop skills across a number of different areas.

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead, influence interdisciplinary teams, technologists and coordinate with subsystem teams to solve complex problems and deliver system solutions at whole engine level
• Proficiency with system integration & system modelling tools. Very strong use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories to define/optimize whole engine design and integration
• Coordinate activities across stakeholders to define, manage and meet interdependencies between subsystems to meet requirements
• Experience in building and assessing systems engineering and architecture models using a modelling methodology to conduct technical assessments and recommendations that inform key technical decisions.
• Represents the propulsion systems function to Rolls-Royce customers and provides technical support/analysis supporting product development through all design phases (new engine development through fleet support)
• Progress system through gated reviews.  Support or lead risk assessments, flight clearance reviews, safety reviews, product certification, and technical audits from a functional aspect

Basic Qualifications:

• An Associate Degree in Engineering with 4+ years of related experience OR;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of related experience OR;
• A Masters degree in Engineering
• Experience with modeling software such as NX, setting test requirements, and post processing of data.
• Experience with requirements management.
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with analytical software similar to ANSYS
• Programming skills such as Visual Basic, Matlab, Python, PERL, C++
• Experience with Control system hardware or with Performance methods or tools
• Analytical ability to deal with challenging engineering problems and to determine root case and corrective action
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment; willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative
• Ability to plan and coordinate assigned work with other groups and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Our People are our Power

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

At Rolls-Royce we embrace workplace flexibility. Our teams work in onsite, hybrid and remote work environments based on work and personal requirements. The specific arrangements vary from team to team. Please ask us about how we work on this team.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Closing date: November 15, 2024

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.