Duration: Permanent
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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 in an Emerging Talent program, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Role overview:
“Launch” is our new pathway for graduates to transition seamlessly into the business. The program is designed for ambitious graduates (Bachelors, master's or PhD level) who are ready to make an impact from day one, supported with the job learning and career progression opportunities.
As a Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the creation of design definitions that meet system requirements and product attributes for new product designs. You’ll exhibit technical knowledge in design with an understanding of manufacturing engineering and product definition. In this role, you’ll review design definition concepts, complete design reviews, and work with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to deliver products.
This role aims to introduce you to the New Product Design team and the other sub-capabilities within Mechanical Systems. You’ll help us to deliver our current commitments which largely focus on improving access to our specialist knowledge, including methods, tools, processes, and technical data. There will be opportunities to work hands-on and participate in the Design Gated Review process. You’ll also have exposure to several design and engineering analysis software tools related to component development and mechanical integrity.
You’ll have experience with Statics, Dynamics and Mechanics of Materials and the ability to exhibit the following behaviors:

Our behavior drives us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that from you, too.
Currently attending an accredited university/college working toward a minimum of a bachelor’s degree:
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Work authorization eligibility: To be considered, you must be a U.S. Citizen
Graduation eligibility: Graduating December 2026, May 2027 and or August 2027
Join us and help create the technologies that will shape tomorrow. If you're ready to learn, grow and make a lasting difference from day one, we'd love to hear from you. Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
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09 Nov 2026; 00:11
$82,882 - $93,716-Annually
Indianapolis, IN
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.