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Sr. Application Engineer - Military

Rolls-Royce and Careers
Novi, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026

Job Description

Title: Sr. Applications Engineer – Military

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Position Summary:

This position performs engineering work related to researching, designing, and the application of engines and engine systems used in military/defense applications. This position must have strong engine knowledge and experience. The focus of this position is development of reciprocating diesel and/or gas engine systems.

Key Accountabilities:

  • 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

Basic Requirements:

  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
  • Bachelor’s degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) plus 5 years engineering experience or 9 years Automotive, Mechanical, or engineering experience.
  • U.S. Citizenship required as this position could be working under a government contract

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with any of the following systems: 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

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

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.


Job Category

Validation and Verification


Job Posting Date

19 Dec 2025; 00:12


Pay Range

$100,083 - $162,635-Annually


Location:

Novi, MI


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.

Salary : $100,083 - $162,635

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