Sr. Development Engineer - Military

Job Description

Title: Sr. Development Engineer – Military

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.

Position Summary:

This position performs engineering work related to research, design, and the application of engines and engine systems used in military/defense applications. This position must have strong engine knowledge and experience. The focus of this position is the development of reciprocating diesel and/or gas engine systems.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Manage program performance and schedule and related lifecycle management (obsolescence) for new or existing products.
• Specify, size, and select subsystem components for engine or engine related system designs according to project specification, focusing but not limited to the electrical subsystems and components within the engine or powerpack.
• Development of engine design concepts and derivation of subsystem and safety requirements - electrical interfaces and human safety factors.
• Coordinate and contribute to design execution with cross-functional project team (program / project management efforts related to product release and manufacturing support)
• Manage engine and subsystem performance builds and validation testing
• Author program summary reports, performance summary reports, or other project team / Defense team facing reports as needed
• Preparation of schedules and presentation of selected efforts and identified alternatives to maintain program scope, schedule and goals.
• Support customer service, training, sales, and other departments as necessary.
• Contribute to Engine Calibration via IT interface (DDEC WEB / Daimler Sundown - IT Solution support)
• Support product performance through interaction with manufacturing supply chain and Supplier Quality
• Coordinate required data with key customer accounts
• Promote a safety & compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required

Basic Requirements: 

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 5 years’ engineering systems experience in engine calibration, engine design, engine simulation or program management; or 9 years’ experience in engine calibration, engine design, engine simulation or program management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong experience with: Matlab\Simulink, NI Labview, PLC Programming
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. 

Job Posting Date

08 Sep 2025; 00:09

Pay Range

$100,083 - $150,125-Annually

Location:

Novi, MI

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, and employment type.

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