Project Application Engineer

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of project or program management experience; or a Masters degree in Engineering; or a JD or PhD.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Demonstrated project planning and management experience, with the ability to work independently on extended, multifunctional engineering teams.
• Experience in engineering technical project management, including working 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, take considered risks, and meet customer deliverables.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage ambiguity.
• Experience addressing technical program issues with customers.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary Project Application Engineer and engineering interface with Siemens Energy for industrial applications involving the T56/501, Trent 800, and RB211-524 engines.
• Act as liaison on the Technical Management Committee and manage the flow of technical information between our businesses.
• Lead global, multidisciplinary teams to complete project tasks and deliverables in accordance with applicable processes, procedures, and regulations.
• Manage intellectual property rights between Rolls-Royce and Siemens Energy.
• Communicate complex technical projects to internal leaders and external stakeholders, including customers, regulators, and airframers.
• Develop the projects systems engineering strategy and incorporate it into project governance and the master schedule.
• Manage work-breakdown-structure cost accounts, integrated planning and scheduling, earned-value assessments, risks, and continuous improvement.
• Lead engineering safety management activities, including supporting safety review boards, Red Tops, Safety Alert Reports, Safety Management Plans, and related processes.
• Plan and execute technical projects, maintaining delivery schedules and budgets while meeting engineering integrated product team objectives.

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We are hiring a full-time Project Application Engineer in Indianapolis, Indiana, to support industrial energy applications for our mature-engine programs in a cross-functional team, with substantial collaboration with Siemens Energy and other customers. Relocation assistance may be provided where applicable. At Rolls-Royce, we develop power and propulsion solutions and offer opportunities to grow in a high-performance engineering culture. The annual pay range is $98,566–$160,169; compensation for remote employees may vary by state. Our eligible employees may receive a discretionary bonus and access to benefits such as health, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; a 401(k) plan with company match; an Employee Assistance Program; paid time off and holidays; paid parental and family-care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. Benefit availability depends on eligibility factors. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace. The application closing date is October 30, 2026.

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