Rolls-Royce
Overview
Job Title: Mechanical Test Engineer
Working Pattern: Fulltime
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana (as listed in description; additional location information appears as Indianapolis, IN in other sections)
Base pay range: $90,985.00/yr - $136,477.00/yr
What You Will Be Doing
Plan and execute mechanical testing of subsystems and components, including aerospace engine compressor rig testing.
Design and construct test setups to achieve specified test results for customers.
Coordinate test readiness reviews, risk assessments and data review sessions.
Design, troubleshoot, and maintain complex electro-mechanical test systems, instrumentation, advanced data acquisition, and experimental test control systems.
Perform data analysis for troubleshooting test systems and present results to internal and external customers.
Manage facility assets and instrumentation, including tracking and coordinating calibration schedules and performing required periodic maintenance.
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 behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Requirements Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2 years of engineering experience, OR
Master’s degree in Engineering, OR
PhD in Engineering, OR
U.S. Citizen (eligibility for consideration)
Preferred Requirements
Experience with gas turbine engine testing
Experience with gas turbine engine compressor design and operation
Familiarity with aerospace engines and engine controls technology
Independent thinking with strong communication skills and team mentality
What We Offer We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is available; minimum attendance at the workplace for collaboration is typically three days per week.
For fully remote roles, eligibility excludes Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming. Relocation assistance is available for this position.
Job Details Job Category:
Validation and Verification
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Posting Date:
03 Nov 2025
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries:
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Equal Opportunity Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
Referral notices and related job search information are provided for candidate awareness and outreach purposes.
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Working Pattern: Fulltime
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana (as listed in description; additional location information appears as Indianapolis, IN in other sections)
Base pay range: $90,985.00/yr - $136,477.00/yr
What You Will Be Doing
Plan and execute mechanical testing of subsystems and components, including aerospace engine compressor rig testing.
Design and construct test setups to achieve specified test results for customers.
Coordinate test readiness reviews, risk assessments and data review sessions.
Design, troubleshoot, and maintain complex electro-mechanical test systems, instrumentation, advanced data acquisition, and experimental test control systems.
Perform data analysis for troubleshooting test systems and present results to internal and external customers.
Manage facility assets and instrumentation, including tracking and coordinating calibration schedules and performing required periodic maintenance.
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 behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Requirements Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2 years of engineering experience, OR
Master’s degree in Engineering, OR
PhD in Engineering, OR
U.S. Citizen (eligibility for consideration)
Preferred Requirements
Experience with gas turbine engine testing
Experience with gas turbine engine compressor design and operation
Familiarity with aerospace engines and engine controls technology
Independent thinking with strong communication skills and team mentality
What We Offer We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is available; minimum attendance at the workplace for collaboration is typically three days per week.
For fully remote roles, eligibility excludes Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming. Relocation assistance is available for this position.
Job Details Job Category:
Validation and Verification
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Posting Date:
03 Nov 2025
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries:
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Equal Opportunity Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
Referral notices and related job search information are provided for candidate awareness and outreach purposes.
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