Materials Applications Engineer

Job Title: Materials Application Engineer

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

As a Materials Applications Engineer you will be a primary materials point of contact for Engine Programs and various capabilities within Core Engineering, providing knowledge and expertise on engineering materials.  You will lead and/or execute tasks on the development of materials, processes, models and analysis methods; the application and use of materials to the design, test, manufacture, and service operation of systems; the generation, analysis, and approval of materials design data; the generation and maintenance of materials-related specifications and standards; and the execution of failure or defect investigations. You will also provide knowledge, expertise and guidance on materials and process issues and participate in global Communities of Practice concerning your areas of expertise.

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

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

• Interacts with multiple customers within Project, Mechanical Integrity, Design, and Purchasing.  Provides recommendations on selection of materials and coatings, generation and use of materials data, and methods of manufacture.  Applies holistic engine design principles to selection of materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes.
• Manages conflicting demands and customer expectations to deliver materials support on time and on budget.
• Reviews and approves engineering drawings and change documents.
• Acts as a point of contact within Materials Engineering and shares subject matter knowledge and best practice across the function and with internal customers.
• Contributes to the development of specifications and standards.
• Contributes to product lifing statements and critical part life management plan activities through review and documentation of material condition, manufacturing methods and records, and in-service inspection records.
• Identifies, promotes and embeds continuous improvement within the immediate team and across the wider function and stakeholder landscape.
• Leads and/or supports failure investigations and reporting findings.

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.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering with 1+ years of experience OR,
• Masters Degree in Engineering OR,
• JD/PhD
• In order to be considered for this role you must be a US Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• Engineering Degree in Materials Engineering or Metallurgy Degree
• 3+ years experience in related Materials engineering roles
• Understanding of Intellectual Property and Export Control requirements

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, 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.

For fully remote roles, employees can live in any state except Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Closing date:  May 18, 2026

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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.