Senior Application Engineer – Military

Rolls-Royce

Sr. Applications Engineer designing and testing military engine systems for Rolls-Royce.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeNovi • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,083 - $162,635 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage product performance attributes and lifecycle management for new or existing products
Specify, size, and select subsystem components for engine or engine related system designs according to project specification
Development of engine design concepts and derivation of subsystem and safety requirements
Coordinate and contribute to design execution with cross-functional project team
Create and execute Design Validation Plan (DVP) according to company standards
Perform engine and subsystem performance testing, including data analysis for new or existing engine platforms
Author test reports, performance summary reports, or other customer facing reports as needed
Preparation of schedules and presentation of selected alternatives
Support customer service, training, sales, and other departments as necessary
Support in-field testing as necessary
Contribute to Engine Calibration refinement via analytics and testing
Support analysis for various fuel types and emissions scenarios
Coordinate required data with key customer accounts
Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct
Perform special projects as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
5 years engineering experience or 9 years Automotive, Mechanical, or engineering experience
U.S. Citizenship required
Experience with automotive, power generation, engine calibration, engine design, engine simulation
Preferred experience with: Matlbab\Simulink, NI Labview, PLC Programming
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills
Strong project management experience
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong presentation skills
Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
flexible spending account
health savings account
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
long-term incentive plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

engine designengine calibrationengine simulationperformance testingdata analysisdesign validation planproject specificationsubsystem componentsautomotive engineeringmechanical engineering

Soft Skills

analytical abilitiesproblem-solvingorganizational skillsplanning skillsfollow-up skillsproject managementinterpersonal skillsoral communicationwritten communicationpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering