Project Application Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Project Application Engineer

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working Location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

As the Project Application Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional team leading the support of the industrial energy applications for Mature Engines including T56/501, RB211-524 and Trent 800. This is an exciting opportunity with significant external collaboration with the customer. In this unique role, you will be the primary engineering interface with Siemens Energy for industrial applications. You will be responsible for the delivery of the engineering IPT objectives defined by the engine programs. The scope includes planning and executing technical projects while having responsibility for maintaining the delivery schedule and budget.

What you will be doing

• Primary Project Application Engineer with Siemens Energy for the industrial engine applications for the T56/501, Trent 800 and RB211-524 engines
• Act as Liaison Officer on the Technical Management Committee with Siemens Energy and the prime point of contact for controlling technical information between the businesses
• Lead global multi-disciplinary teams across different specialisms to drive completion of project tasks and deliverables in accordance with applicable processes, procedures and regulations
• Manage Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) between Rolls-Royce and Siemens Energy
• Effectively communicate complex technical projects with program stakeholders both internally to leadership and externally to customers, regulators, and airframers
• Develop the System Engineering strategy for the project and ensure this is reflected in the project governance and project master schedule
• Execute WBS cost account management (CAM), integrated planning/scheduling, earned-value assessment, risk management and continuous improvement tasks
• Own engineering safety management system (SMS) activities including support of safety review boards, Red Tops, Safety Alert Reports, Safety Management Plans and other SMS processes

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of project/program management experience, or
• Master's degree in Engineering, or
• JD/PhD
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this role

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated project planning and management experience and ability to work without supervision on an extended, multifunctional engineering project team
• Experience working in engineering technical project management including interactions with customers, suppliers and partners
• Experience supporting multiple engine programs simultaneously
• Understanding of engineering design, procurement, manufacturing and assembly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment taking rational risks to meet customer deliverables
• Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issues
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Infinite Potential

Closing Date: October 30, 2026

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Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$98,566 - $160,169-Annually

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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.