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Job Title: New Product Introduction Performance Engineer
Working Pattern: Full time
Working location: Indianapolis, IN/Hybrid (3 Office Days/Week on avg.)
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 whole system level design, simulation, and verification of engines/power systems 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.
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.
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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor`s degree in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics with 2+ years` of experience; OR
• A Master`s degree in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics; OR
• A PhD in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in the performance-related support of the design and/or development of gas turbines
• Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks
• Simulation/modelling of gas turbine cycles, hybrid electric systems, cycle analysis, engine operability, sizing and/or preliminary design analysis
• Engine cycle design to meet aircraft manufacturer or government objectives including current and future technologies
• Experience in thermodynamic cycle modelling in Numerical Propulsion System Simulation (NPSS) or similar
• Proficiency in computer programming language such as C++/MATLAB (Engineering modelling and design), Python, and FORTRAN

What we offer:
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.
Relocation assistance is available as applicable.
Global Grade/Level: GG10
Closing date: 05/29/2026
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Job Category
Mechanical Systems
Job Posting Date
13 May 2026; 00:05
Pay Range
$94,160 - $153,010-Annually
Location:
Indianapolis, 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.