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LEWCO, Inc.

Senior Design Engineer

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Sanford, NC · On-site

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Batavia, IL · On-site

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McM Engineering II, Inc.

$90 - $130/hr

Senior Design Engineer * Ensure that the QMS confirms to ISO 9001:2015 * Ensure processes are delivering intended outcomes * Report to Top Management on the performance of the QMS; on opportunities ...

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Knife River Corporation

SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

Harrisburg, OR · On-site

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RFA Engineering

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Vermillion, SD · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

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Caterpillar

Senior Design Engineer

Sanford, NC · On-site

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As a Senior Design Engineer within Caterpillar's BCP division, you will serve as a senior technical contributor within the Compact Utility Loader (CUL) Product Chassis team in support of new product ...

Knife River Corporation

SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

Newman Lake, WA · On-site

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Monroechamber

Senior Design Engineer

Cudahy, WI · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

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Rolls-Royce

Component Design Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid

$98K - $160K/yr

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Component Design Engineer Working Pattern: Full time Working location: Indianapolis, IN/Hybrid (3 ... At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and ...

Axiom Custom Products

Senior Design Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

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Rolls-Royce

Component Design Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$98K - $160K/yr

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Component Design Engineer Working Pattern: Full time Working location: Indianapolis, IN/Hybrid (3 ... At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and ...

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Structural Systems Design Engineer

Rolls-Royce Corporation

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

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Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

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Job description

Job Description
Job Title: Structural Systems Design Engineer
Working Pattern: Full time
Working location: Indianapolis, IN/Hybrid
The Structural Systems Design Engineer is part of the Mechanical Integrity Engineering team who supports the Design function by undertaking analysis of the proposed designs to ensure that they are robust and that they meet requirements. The Structural Systems Design Engineer also makes recommendations to optimize the design and apply Robust Engineering (Design for Process Excellence) principles.
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
  • To conduct Aeros/Thermal, Acoustic and Structure Mechanical Design and Analysis. This includes selection and generation as well as involvement in further development of numerical models, use of numeral calculation methods, developing of interdisciplinary agreed boundary conditions and implementation into own models as well as into models of other disciplines (e.g. performance), plausibility check of boundary conditions, execution and analysis of numerical model calculations, understanding calculations as well as deriving suggestion for improvements.
  • To conduct Aeros/Thermal, Acoustic and Structure Mechanical experiments. This includes preparation of experiment specifications for tests on test rigs and engines, supervision and support of experiments, plausibility check of results during the execution of the test, analysis and interpretation of test results and comparison with analytical and/or empirical models.
  • To resolve problems through evaluative judgements. Analyses factual information from multiple sources, interprets results and identifies effective solutions by applying their own technical knowledge, expertise and engineering judgement.
  • Is responsible for defined technical packages/investigations of work providing delivery against program milestones within agreed cost, timescale and quality requirements.
  • To be a point of contact within a given engineering discipline and to share subject matter knowledge across the function. This may include providing advisory services to designated customers, influencing their peer group, representing senior departmental staff and acting as advisor/coach on matters where they are technically authoritative.
  • To understand company business and function objectives and ensure that the work they do supports this. To always act in accordance with both the company values and those associated with being a professional engineer.
  • To actively promote, encourage and support the identification and implementation of continuous improvement(s) (tools, processes and methods) both within and outside their immediate sphere and prompt action across the wider team. To actively promote, encourage and support the identification and implementation of continuous improvement (s of tools, processes and methods) both within and outside their immediate sphere and prompt action across the wider team.

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 1+ years of experience, OR
  • Master's degree in Engineering, OR
  • JD/PhD

Preferred Requirements:
  • Strong technical knowledge in mechanical design methodologies and understanding cross-discipline engineering concepts which include but are not limited to manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis, cost engineering and product definition.
  • Nuclear Specific - Must exhibit strong technical knowledge in mechanical design methodologies and understand and ability to integrate cross discipline engineering concepts which include but are not limited to manufacturing engineering, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics, Stress analysis both static and dynamic, fracture and fatigue assessment, cost engineering, Installation & Commission. They shall also undertake a wide range of roles including project and change management, conceptual design, final design verification, support and approval of the final product definition, support manufacturing and integration activities.
  • An ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters- Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks
  • Good communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization

What we offer
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonuses, 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 is available for this role, as applicable.
Closing Date: 08/21/2026
Global Grade/Level: GG9
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Job Category
Mechanical Systems
Job Posting Date
10 Aug 2026; 00:08
Pay Range
$78,918 - $128,242-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.

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