NDE Engineer

Job Title:  NDE Engineer

Working Pattern:  Onsite 9/80

Working location: Indianapolis, IN 

As a Non-Destructive Engineer at Rolls-Royce, you will use your knowledge and expertise in the development and application of NDE Techniques for the relevant parts of the product lifecycle. In this role, you will also interface and provide guidance on NDE matters to related engineering disciplines.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the 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:

Here are some of the interesting elements you will be able to work on:

Key Accountabilities:

• To solve problems through evaluative judgements. Analyses factual information from multiple sources, interprets results and identifies effective solutions by applying their own technical knowledge, expertise, and engineering judgement.

• Developing and Maintaining proficiency in NDE Methods relevant to their role (eg. Ultrasonics, Radiography, Eddy Currents, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Visual, Remote Visual, Noise & Vibration)

• Application of NDE capabilities on product, strictly adhering to procedures, correctly interpreting data, and accurately reporting results. Including leading inspection teams, as required

• Act in accordance with both the company values and those associated with being a professional engineer: with integrity that is beyond reproach

• Understand company business objectives, how their work fits into these objectives, and ensure that the work they do supports this

• Represent the company appropriately with suppliers and customers, as required

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:

• High school diploma with 6+ years of engineering or manufacturing experience in the aerospace industry OR

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in an engineering or science field with 4+ years of engineering and manufacturing experience in the aerospace industry OR

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in an engineering or science field with 2+ years of engineering and manufacturing

• Have experience with aerospace product manufacturing and inspection technology

• Must be a permanent resident or US Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• Adept in CMC (ceramic matrix composites)

• NAS 410 or EN4179, Level II certified in one or more of PT/RT/UT/ET/CT for 5+ years

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.

Pay Range: $90,985 - $136,477

Domestic relocation negotiable

Expires: 8/8/25

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.