Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
CMC Materials Process Engineer - Laboratory
Develop and engineer ceramic matrix composite materials, processes, and testing.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The CMC Materials Process Engineer – Laboratory position is a full‑time role based in Indianapolis, IN, with a hybrid schedule requiring three office days per week. In this role you will apply expertise in ceramic matrix composites to develop materials, processes, models, and analysis methods, and to support design, testing, manufacturing, and service operations. You will also be responsible for approval, validation, and control of raw materials and component manufacturing processes, as well as conducting failure and defect investigations. You will resolve problems through evaluative judgement, analyze information from multiple sources, and identify effective solutions using engineering expertise. The role includes leading defined technical packages, meeting program milestones, and delivering results within agreed cost, schedule, and quality constraints. As the primary point of contact within Materials Engineering, you will share subject‑matter knowledge, advise customers, and coach peers while promoting continuous improvement aligned with business objectives. • Develop CMC materials, processes, models, and analysis methods. • Lead technical packages to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets. • Act as primary Materials Engineering contact and provide advisory support. • Conduct failure and defect investigations throughout product life‑cycle. • Promote continuous improvement and align work with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸materials development
- ▸process validation
- ▸failure investigation
- ▸technical packages
- ▸continuous improvement
- ▸customer advisory
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with at least two years of engineering experience, or an advanced degree (Master’s or PhD). U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred qualifications include relevant technical experience, strong analytical and innovative problem‑solving skills, familiarity with product integrity and certification frameworks, and membership in a professional engineering body. • Hold a STEM Bachelor’s (2+ years experience) or higher; U.S. citizenship required. • Demonstrate technical expertise, analytical thinking, and knowledge of certification frameworks. • Prefer membership in a relevant professional engineering body.
Requirements
- ▸stem bachelor's
- ▸u.s. citizenship
- ▸2+ years
- ▸analytical
- ▸certification
- ▸professional membership
Benefits
Rolls‑Royce offers a competitive salary ranging from $68,240 to $102,360 annually, along with a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) match, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and long‑term incentive plans. The hybrid work arrangement allows flexibility to balance office and remote work, with an expectation of three days on‑site per week. Remote candidates may reside in any state except Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming, and relocation assistance is provided when applicable. The position is graded at GG09 and will close on 01/30/2026. • Competitive salary $68,240‑$102,360 with discretionary bonus. • Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k) match, PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and long‑term incentives. • Hybrid schedule: three office days per week; remote allowed except in specific states. • Relocation assistance available; position graded GG09.
Work Environment
Hybrid