Lifecycle Engineer

Rolls-Royce CWS; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking a Lifecycle Engineer based in Derby, with opportunities for remote work. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering or mathematics, alongside experience in safety management and a strong understanding of component functionality. Responsibilities include managing safety issues and conducting risk assessments. The position is contract-based for 24 months, in a proactive engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on complex, novel, and ambiguous engineering tasks.
• Familiarity with in-service operational environments, including regulatory and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage known and potential safety issues.
• Participate in safety boards as outlined in the Safety Management Plan.
• Predict future safety and reliability performance using statistical techniques.
• Conduct Numerical Risk Assessments and Parametric Distribution analysis.
• Review and maintain lifecycle engineering policies and maintenance planning documentation.

Skills

Strong understanding of component/system functionality

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Strong communication and documentation skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or a related numerical discipline

Job description

Overview

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of Rolls-Royces recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources. Rolls-Royce is a respected engineering organisation operating in many sectors including energy, aerospace, marine and defence. Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe & competitive solutions to meet our planet\'s vital power needs. Due to a number of exciting change and transformational activities across the Rolls-Royce business we are now seeking to add a number of Lifecycle Engineers. TheLifecycle Engineerwill be based in Derby 3 days per week, with 2 days spent remote working on a 24 month contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage known and potential safety issues (e.g., SAR & Red Top).
• Participate in safety boards as outlined in the Safety Management Plan.
• Predict future safety and reliability performance using statistical techniques.
• Conduct Numerical Risk Assessments and Parametric Distribution analysis.
• Review and maintain lifecycle engineering policies and maintenance planning documentation.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through lifecycle analysis.
• Manage issues affecting Maturity, Lifecycle Cost, Reliability, and Maintainability.
• Ensure alignment with Design Intent throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide and model lifecycle technical data (build, in-service, decommissioning).
• Support time-on-platform predictions and optimization strategies.
• Identify and define requirements for new Health Monitoring Systems or capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and stakeholder requirements.
• Act as Technical Authority where delegated, providing assurance on build, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Gather in-service data to identify best practices and lessons learned.
• Feed insights into future programmes and product design teams.

Criteria

• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or a related numerical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding of component/system functionality and numerical methods.
• Proven experience working on complex, novel, and ambiguous engineering tasks.
• Familiarity with in-service operational environments, including regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams (e.g., specialists, suppliers, customers, partners).
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying to the Lifecycle Engineer position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

*To work for Rolls-Royce you may need to hold a Security Check (SC). Rolls-Royce will support the application for SC if you dont currently already have this in place and it is required for the role. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, for some roles you must hold a UK nationality.*

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.