Performance Engineer - New Product Introduction

Job Description

Job Title: New Product Introduction Performance Engineer

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN/Hybrid - 3 Office Days/Week

As a New Product Introduction Performance Engineer for Rolls-Royce, you will be a part of the Global System Engineering and Product Performance Capability team.  This role involves design, simulation, and verification of engines/power systems at a whole system level to predict and verify system attributes which come from the integration of sub-system components.  The role encompasses a wide range of technical activities ranging from development of computer models from engineering first principles, 1D thermodynamic simulation, empirical modelling, understanding of certification requirements and physical testing. In addition, the role requires integration skills to allow requirements, data, and product understanding to be gathered and disseminated across various stake holders (e.g. internal sub-system and component teams, airframers, regulatory authorities and customers).

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.

Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

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

What you will be doing

• Own the definition of the product cycle.
• Provide prediction and analysis of product attributes at the whole system/platform level.
• Gather, manage and disseminate requirements from/to a range of internal and external customers.
• Provide data to sub-systems for product design and development.
• Define and manage system and product interfaces.
• Provide insight into product/aircraft interaction.
• Provide insight and analysis of real-world operation and customer usage.
• Manage relationships with internal and external customers.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience; OR
• Masters degree in in Engineering OR PhD
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in the performance-related support of the design and/or development of gas turbines
• Simulation/modelling of gas turbine cycles, hybrid electric systems, cycle analysis, engine operability, sizing and/or preliminary design analysis
• Experience in thermodynamic cycle modelling in Numerical Propulsion System Simulation (NPSS) or similar
• Proficiency in computer programming language such as C++, Python, Fortran, and/or Matlab
• Engine cycle design to meet aircraft manufacturer or government objectives including current and future technologies
• Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks
• Experience in mechanical design methodologies and understand cross-discipline engineering concepts which include but are not limited to manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis, cost engineering and product definition

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance an