Technical Lead - Systems Engineering and Validation, T56/Helicopters

Job Title: Technical Lead - Systems Engineering and Validation, T56/Helicopters

Working Pattern: Fulltime
Working location: Indianapolis, IN

As the Technical Lead of Systems Engineering, Validation and Verification for T56/501K and Helicopters Programs, you will support the T56/501K and Helicopters Engineering Leadership Team (ELT) and be responsible for leading and managing a functional team of diverse systems and development engineers to deliver engineering solutions to scope, cost, schedule and quality for both programs.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most 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.

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:

With this attractive opportunity you will be l ead and manage a diverse team comprised of system design engineers, systems engineers, customer facing application engineers, technical project engineers, validation & verification engineers, configuration management engineers, performance & control system engineers to effectively and efficiently

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the technical program of work that delivers solutions to resolve product or process problems or improve product capability, at all levels of product definition, that satisfies all the product and project requirements, and is compliant to Rolls-Royce Management System
• Develop requirements, workscope, and technical program of work (cost & schedule) for new applications and installations, including who engine certification/qualification
• Provide application specific technical support to customer arisings
• Initiate and execute the change management process (PCB, DTA, AEMs, etc)
• Execute Technical Risk Management, EVMS, and Project Gated Review Processes for the program of work required to deliver business objectives
• Represent engine programs at customer program reviews, technical integration meetings, and airworthiness/certification authorities
• Manage workload, prioritization, resource allocation, and the budget associated with those resources for the combined T56/Helo SEVV team and ensure work is performed to the appropriate technical standards/processes, to the required time frames
• Develop and execute outsourced work packages as required to resource the business
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, coaching and mentoring to assigned engineers to enable them to be their best
• Hire and ensure effective performance management of assigned Engineers by setting/agreeing appropriate and relevant objectives, performing evaluations and appraisals (e.g. PDRs), and participating in the distribution of merit increases and bonus awards
• Work with the core function Capability Leads to identify training, skills gaps or competency needs with the team and provide skill development opportunities
• On behalf of the Chief Engineer, work with other Tech Leads (including the MRB and MVA teams) to ensure Dept 3853 engineering load and and capacity are consistent with program budgets and priorities and manage the load/cap process.
• Develop, deliver, and demonstrate engineering performance metrics, including commitment to continuous improvement
• Represent the Program Chief Project Engineers or Chief Design Engineer – Functional as required or requested (e.g. PCB, customer reviews, TIMs, etc.)

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 Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience or
• Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident to be eligible for consideration

Preferred Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field with 10+ years of related experience, OR
• A Master’s degree in Engineering or relevant field with 7+ years experience, OR
• JD/PhD in Engineering with 5+ years experience
• At least 7 years or more experience in the technical management of projects/programs of increasing complexity, and EVMS proficiency
• Engineering experience in all stages of a project lifecycle and has been responsible for the delivery of one or more of those stages.
• Breadth of gas turbine engineering experience across engineering functions:  design, performance, validation, verification, customer application, certification/qualification, maintenance & overhaul, repair, field service, etc.
• Experience in or working with multiple functions such as test operations, supply chain/procurement, contracts, etc.
• Experience executing new product introduction (NPI), design change, sub-system/whole engine system integration and risk management processes
• Experience in managing/leading/coaching people and teams to successful outcomes and customer satisfaction
• Experience in developing and managing outsourced work package performance
• Experience in understanding and managing  customer and senior management expectations.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, take decisions and make recommendations with minimal data.
• Ability to quickly understand the key technical issues in potentially complex technical problems on unfamiliar subjects and to communicate simply
• Knowledge of key system engineering, design and  processes required to deliver product and service attributes
• Experience and knowledge of T56/501K product line and/or Helicopters product line, regulatory framework and customers
• Demonstrated ability to influence others through effective and positive engagement and communication on technical and business issues.
• Passion for business performance improvement and building high performance teams.

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.

Relocation assistance is available.

Close Date: November 26, 2025

Validation and Verification $115,443 - $187,595- Indianapolis, IN

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.