Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Coatings Specialist – Environmental Barrier Coatings
Lead development of advanced environmental barrier coating systems for Rolls‑Royce.
Job Highlights
About the Role
An exciting opening for a Coatings Specialist – Environmental Barrier Coatings (EBC) has arisen. You will work in a dynamic, integrated product team delivering advanced coatings and surface engineering solutions to Rolls-Royce worldwide. This role serves as the corporate technical expert in EBC material systems and drives innovation while collaborating with design, materials, and manufacturing engineers to introduce Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) components. • Lead development of novel coating systems and architecture concepts across a global team of technical specialists. • Define and implement unique laboratory and rig testing methods to generate key engineering and functional property data. • Develop capability within external testing service suppliers and the global University Technology Center (UTC) network. • Influence functional requirements for coatings in CMC components. • Present development, testing, and implementation of EBCs and advanced coating systems to engineering leadership and stakeholders at technical and program gate reviews.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸coating development
- ▸lab testing
- ▸supplier enablement
- ▸requirements definition
- ▸stakeholder presentation
- ▸technical expertise
What You Bring
• Understand fundamental behavior and controlling mechanisms for coating system properties and translate findings into material and manufacturing improvements. • Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Polymer, Ceramic or Chemical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in coatings or ceramic materials, OR Master’s degree with 3+ years, OR PhD in the same fields. • Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident. • Background in environmental barrier coating (EBC) or thermal barrier coating (TBC) systems for gas turbine engine components. • Strong technical knowledge of coatings’ environmental, mechanical, and functional properties as applied to ceramic matrix composites. • Experience with industrial coating processes such as thermal spray, slurry/electrophoretic deposition, and CVD/PVD. • Expertise in coatings and materials microstructure and chemical analysis techniques to investigate performance mechanisms. • Expertise in data analysis and materials characterization.
Requirements
- ▸thermal spray
- ▸cvd/pvd
- ▸phd
- ▸data analysis
- ▸microstructure
- ▸ebc
Benefits
The position follows a hybrid work pattern with three days per week in the Indianapolis office and includes up to 10% domestic and 5% international travel. • Competitive salary ranging from $110,476 to $179,524 annually with discretionary bonus. • Comprehensive total rewards package including health, dental, vision, disability, life, and AD&D insurance. • Flexible spending account, health savings account, and 401(k) plan with company match. • Employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and parental/family care leave. • Tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and relocation assistance if applicable. • Long‑term incentive plan.
Work Environment
Hybrid