Lifecycle Engineer - Controls Lifecycle Engineering

Rolls-Royce; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Share ownership plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Lifecycle Engineer to join the Controls Lifecycle Engineering team, supporting in-service LRUs across civil, commercial and aviation engine families. The role emphasizes cost and maturity improvements, data-driven insights, and collaboration with suppliers, customers, and MRO facilities.

The position is based in Solihull or Derby with hybrid working (3 days in the office). You will lead analysis, drive changes through lifecycle processes, and influence safety and

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM or equivalent engineering experience.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with in-service control systems is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage risk in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Work with LRU suppliers and MRO facilities to deliver improved cost and maturity support to Rolls-Royce.
• Develop insights and metrics to understand LRU performance and reliability drivers with cost focus.
• Present analysis for Project, Engineering and Supplier Management.
• Identify and lead changes through Lifecycle Engineering and Project processes.
• Support wider Controls Lifecycle Engineering team with cost and maturity challenges.

Skills

STEM degree

Numerate

Analytical skills

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Aerospace controls familiarity

Education

Degree in STEM

Job description

Job Description

Lifecycle Engineer - Controls Lifecycle Engineering

Full Time

Solihull/Derby – Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary

A new, exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lifecycle Engineer to join our Product Maturity & Cost team within Controls Lifecycle Engineering.

The Controls Lifecycle Engineering team provides technical support for in-service mechanical and electrical system products across the Civil, Commercial and Business Aviation engine families, including air, oil, fuel and electrical Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) as well as maintaining the continued successful in-service operation and reliability of engine fleets. This includes processing and analysing LRU service data to provide insights and effect change to influence safety, reliability, and cost.

The Lifecycle Engineer will be responsible for providing meaningful insights identifying opportunities for significant cost and maturity improvements. Motivated to see the realisation of these opportunities, they will be capable of leading their delivery through the appropriate channels.

This role also provides ample opportunities to work with our network of internal and external Customers, Partners, Suppliers and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul facilities, both driving the delivery of data and monitoring their performance.

Highly flexible with an engineering background, they will be capable of supporting wider Lifecycle Engineering activities such as unit and fleet level investigations.

The role can be based in either Birmingham or Derby depending on the candidates’ personal circumstances.

What you will be doing

• Work with LRU Suppliers and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul facilities to deliver improved cost and maturity support to Rolls-Royce.
• Develop key insights and metrics to understand LRU performance and highlight safety and reliability drivers with a focus on reducing cost.
• Present the analysis of these drivers for Project, Engineering and Supplier Management consumption.
• Identify and lead the change to address these drivers through the Lifecycle Engineering and Project processes.
• Support the wider Controls Lifecycle Engineering team with cost and maturity challenges.

Position qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a STEM subject and/or have experience in a relevant engineering environment (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical or Controls). Other qualifications, in combination with relevant experience, may also be considered.
• Candidates should be highly numerate with strong technical and analytical skills, problem-solving ability and capable of both component and systems level thinking.
• Familiarity with in-service and control systems operation, particularly for civil aerospace engine products would be advantageous.
• Highly self-motivated with excellent communication and presentation skills to influence both internal and external parties, at all levels of the business.
• Good time management and planning skills, able to prioritise and execute complex tasks in a high-pressure environment with an ability to identify and manage risk in collaboration with team members.

Regional Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Closing date: 8th November 2026