Junior Machine Learning Engineer

Role overview

Rolls-Royce is hiring a Junior Machine Learning Engineer to support work across AI/ML, software development, and data science. The role sits within a cross-functional team and focuses on creating and deploying tools that generate insight from Rolls-Royce products.

Work arrangement

This is a full-time position based in Indianapolis, IN, with a hybrid schedule that requires on-site attendance for at least three days each week.

About Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce is a long-established global engineering brand known for designing, building, and servicing critical power systems where reliability and safety matter most. The company emphasizes innovation, employee growth, and a collaborative environment where engineers can develop their careers and contribute to meaningful work.

The organization has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025.

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with IT and engineering teams to identify high-value opportunities for digital technology adoption.
• Work with large datasets from engine sensors, test rigs, and fleet operations by cleaning, interpreting, and analyzing the data.
• Create, train, and test machine learning models for use cases such as engineering knowledge search, anomaly research, production support, and predictive maintenance.
• Prepare clear documentation and communicate results effectively to both technical stakeholders and non-technical audiences.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant is someone who values safety, acts with integrity, keeps things simple, and is motivated to make a measurable impact. The role calls for someone who can work across disciplines, adapt to shifting priorities, and collaborate with engineers and support teams who may not be data or AI specialists.

Basic qualification requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, or Physics; or
• A master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, or Physics; or
• A PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to be considered.

Preferred qualifications

• At least 1 year of machine learning experience, including internships.
• Familiarity with, or strong interest in, modern software development methods and programming languages.
• Exposure to or interest in surrogate modelling, generative AI, or agentic AI solutions.
• Strong systems thinking, communication, time management, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to solve problems alongside people working on mechanical systems, even when they are not data or AI experts.
• Willingness to keep learning and adjust quickly as goals and priorities evolve.

Compensation and benefits

The annual pay range for this role is $66,306 to $107,747. Rolls-Royce also offers a competitive benefits package that may include a bonus, employee support assistance, and employee discounts.

Eligible employees may also have access to health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; an Employee Assistance Program; paid time off; selected paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. Benefit availability can depend on eligibility factors such as hire date, employment type, and collective bargaining agreements where applicable.

Hybrid and remote working notes

Hybrid working is described as a flexible arrangement that allows time between the office, home, or another remote location, with attendance expected in the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons on average three days per week.

For fully remote roles, employees may live in any U.S. state except Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming.

Additional information

Relocation assistance is available for this position. The role is classified under Global Grade 8. The closing date for applications is July 5, 2026. The job category listed by the employer is Mechanical Systems. The posting date shown is June 29, 2026.